How healthy is Homen?
Homen differs from North Dakota on 18 of 40 measures. It has more adults treating high blood pressure (79.3% vs 76.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing food insecurity (16.3% vs 10.7%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58318, 58329. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homen
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Homen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
30 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Homen
No hospital or community health center in Homen 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 Homen; ≈ 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 Homen adults…
Homen runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Homen adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 3 Homen 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.
Homen 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Homen adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 69 people are less certain, so we show Homen's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Homen
| Measure | Homen | Likely range | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.7% | 34.6–42.9% | 31.8% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% | 33.6–42% | 33.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 41.6% | 34.1–49.2% | 36.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6% | 27.2–34.1% | 25.3% | worse |
| Depression | 20.3% | 17.2–23.7% | 21.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.3% | 12.5–18.5% | 10.8% | worse |
| Asthma | 11.4% | 10.1–12.9% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.6% | 8.6–10.5% | 8.2% | worse |
| Diabetes | 13.4% | 11.7–15.5% | 9.8% | worse |
| COPD | 7.9% | 6.7–9.1% | 5.9% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.9% | 6.9–8.9% | 6.1% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.1% | 3.7–4.6% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3% | 14.6–20.1% | 13.1% | worse |
| Binge drink | 18.6% | 15.5–22.1% | 21.3% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.4% | 22.9–32.3% | 21.8% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35% | 28.9–41.7% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76.3% | 72.6–79.8% | 74.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 59.4% | 55.6–63.1% | 64.5% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 84% | 81.9–86% | 82.7% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 65% | 59.9–69.9% | 64.9% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 75.2% | 67.5–82.1% | 78% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.3% | 76.5–81.8% | 76.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 6.4–9.7% | 7.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 29.2% | 24.7–34.2% | 29.6% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.7% | 19.4–26.5% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.2% | 13.3–17.2% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% | 18.1–24.1% | 16.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.3% | 12.5–16.3% | 11.4% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 16.3% | 13.8–19.3% | 10.7% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 12.3% | 10.4–14.4% | 8.9% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8.4% | 7.2–9.7% | 5.8% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 9.4% | 8.2–10.9% | 6.5% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 10.8% | 8.9–12.9% | 6.7% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7% | 29.4–38.4% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.4% | 13.1–17.8% | 11.2% | |
| Thinking or memory | 14.1% | 12.3–16.2% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 10% | 8.9–11.4% | 7.8% | |
| Vision | 6% | 5.4–6.8% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 3.7–4.8% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 9% | 7.8–10.3% | 7.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Homen door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the North Dakota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Homen better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Homen by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Homen by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homen.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.