Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Zap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zap
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Zap
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 9.8% across North Dakota. In all, Zap runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Zap
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Zap
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Zap’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zap adults…
Zap runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zap 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.
Care in and near Zap
No hospital or community health center in Zap 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 Zap; ≈ 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).
How Zap adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Zap 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.
8.6% of Zap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Zap and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zap adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zap
Why doesn’t Zap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zap.
What hospital is closest to Zap?
Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah in Hazen, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Zap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Zap?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coal Country Community Health Center in Beulah, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zap.
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.