Where Westfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58277, 58267. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westfield Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Westfield Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Westfield Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Westfield Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Westfield Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Westfield Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Westfield Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.8% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 82.7%). 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 Westfield Township’s likely range; Westfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58277, 58267, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Westfield Township adults…
Westfield Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Westfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Westfield 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 Westfield 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.
How Westfield Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Westfield 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.
6.3% of Westfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Westfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Finley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sharon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Loretta Township | — | — | — | — |
Beaver Creek Township, Finley Township, Sharon Township and Loretta 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 Westfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westfield Township
Why doesn’t Westfield 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 Westfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Westfield Township?
Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Westfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westfield 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.