Where Wheatfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wheatfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58235, 58251, 58244. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatfield Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Wheatfield Township
The closest emergency room is Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Spectra Health is closer (10.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and arthritis run high in Wheatfield Township
1 in 8 adults have diabetes (11.9%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Wheatfield Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wheatfield Township, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.4% 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 Wheatfield Township’s likely range; Wheatfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58235, 58251, 58244, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Wheatfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield 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).
Out of every 100 Wheatfield Township adults…
Wheatfield Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Wheatfield Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wheatfield 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.
5.8% of Wheatfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Wheatfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Agnes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Strabane Township | — | — | — | — |
Gilby Township, Agnes Township and Strabane 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 Wheatfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wheatfield Township
Why doesn’t Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Wheatfield Township?
Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield 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.