Where White Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58620, 58647. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in White Lake Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, White Lake Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from White Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman, 23.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
White Lake Township is short on primary care and mental health care
White Lake Township’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 White Lake Township’s likely range; White Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58620, 58647, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 White Lake Township adults…
White Lake Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in White Lake 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 White Lake 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.
38 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of White Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How White Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 White Lake 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.
7.6% of White Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
White Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peaceful Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moord Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Connor Township | — | — | — | — |
Sand Creek Township, Peaceful Valley Township, Moord Township and Connor 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 White Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Lake Township
Why doesn’t White Lake 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 White Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to White Lake Township?
Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman, 23.2 miles in a straight line from White Lake 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 White Lake 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.