Where Young Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Young Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58456, 58433. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Young Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Young Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Young Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Young Township
The closest emergency room is Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 28.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Young Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 15 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Young Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.7% 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 Young Township’s likely range; Young Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58456, 58433, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Young Township adults…
Young Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Young Township
No hospital or community health center in Young 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 Young 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Young Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Young Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Young 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.
6.9% of Young Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Young 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potsdam Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitestone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pomona View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Northwest Township | — | — | — | — |
Potsdam Township, Whitestone Township, Pomona View Township and Northwest 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 Young Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Young Township
Why doesn’t Young 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 Young Township.
What hospital is closest to Young Township?
Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Young 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 Young 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.