Where West Ontario Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Ontario Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58418, 58438, 58341. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Ontario Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in West Ontario Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, West Ontario Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In West Ontario Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 19.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in West Ontario Township, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the North Dakota figure falls outside West Ontario Township’s likely range; West Ontario Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58418, 58438, 58341, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Ontario Township adults…
West Ontario Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Ontario Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near West Ontario Township
No hospital or community health center in West Ontario Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Ontario Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How West Ontario Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 West Ontario Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of West Ontario Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
West Ontario Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cottonwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Delger Township | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Anna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haaland Township | — | — | — | — |
South Cottonwood Township, Delger Township, St. Anna Township and Haaland Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Ontario Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Ontario Township
Why doesn’t West Ontario Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Ontario Township.
What hospital is closest to West Ontario Township?
SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 19.1 miles in a straight line from West Ontario Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Ontario Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.