Where Whitestone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitestone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58436, 58456, 58433. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitestone Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Whitestone Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Whitestone Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Whitestone Township
The closest emergency room is Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 28 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Whitestone Township, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.5% 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 Whitestone Township’s likely range; Whitestone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58436, 58456, 58433, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Whitestone Township adults…
Whitestone Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whitestone Township
No hospital or community health center in Whitestone 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 Whitestone 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitestone 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.
9.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Whitestone Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Whitestone 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.
6.4% of Whitestone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Whitestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Young Township | — | — | — | — | |
| German Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Potsdam Township | — | — | — | — |
Hamburg Township, Grand Valley Township, Young Township, German Township and Potsdam 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 Whitestone Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitestone Township
Why doesn’t Whitestone 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 Whitestone Township.
What hospital is closest to Whitestone Township?
Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Whitestone 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 Whitestone 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.