Where Williams Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williams Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58487, 58467. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williams Township
Williams Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Williams Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Williams Township
The closest emergency room is Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 34.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Williams Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Williams Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Williams Township’s likely range; Williams Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58487, 58467, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Williams Township
No hospital or community health center in Williams 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 Williams 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 Williams Township adults…
Williams Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williams Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Williams Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Williams 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.
6.6% of Williams Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Williams 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiser Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Springs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peterson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westford Township | — | — | — | — |
Weiser Township, Crystal Springs Township, Peterson Township and Westford 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 Williams Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Williams Township
Why doesn’t Williams 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 Williams Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williams 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.