Where Wood Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wood Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58374, 58381, 58379. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wood Lake Township
Dental care lags in Wood Lake Township
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Wood Lake Township is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wood Lake Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), about twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (13% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 17.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Wood Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.7%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Wood Lake Township runs above North Dakota on seven 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 Wood Lake Township’s likely range; Wood Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58374, 58381, 58379, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wood Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.1% of Wood Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Wood Lake Township adults…
Wood Lake Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wood Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Wood 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 Wood 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.
How Wood Lake Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wood Lake Township runs above North Dakota.
3 in 10 Wood 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.
Wood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twin Tree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mission Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsdale Township | — | — | — | — |
Warwick Township, Twin Tree Township, Mission Township and Hillsdale 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 Wood Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wood Lake Township
Why doesn’t Wood 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 Wood Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Wood Lake Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Wood Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wood 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.