Where Westhope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westhope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westhope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westhope
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Westhope
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Westhope runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Westhope
The closest emergency room is St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 26.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Westhope is short on primary care and mental health care
Westhope’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Westhope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Westhope adults…
Westhope runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westhope
No hospital or community health center in Westhope 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 Westhope; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westhope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Westhope adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Westhope 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.
7.2% of Westhope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Westhope and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westhope adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westhope
Why doesn’t Westhope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westhope.
What hospital is closest to Westhope?
St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 26.4 miles in a straight line from Westhope’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 Westhope.
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.