How healthy is Raleigh Township?
Raleigh Township differs from North Dakota on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58564, 58535. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raleigh Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Raleigh Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Raleigh Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Raleigh Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Raleigh Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 29 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Raleigh Township
The closest emergency room is Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Raleigh Township’s likely range; Raleigh Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58564, 58535, which may reach past town lines; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Raleigh Township adults…
Raleigh Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Raleigh Township 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 Raleigh Township
No hospital or community health center in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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).
How Raleigh Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Raleigh Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
1 neighbor is on TownTapestry in Raleigh Township. 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.
8.1% of Raleigh Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raleigh Township 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 26 people are less certain, so we show Raleigh Township's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Raleigh Township
| Measure | Raleigh Township | Likely range | North Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 43% | 38.3–47.4% | 31.8% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% | 35.9–44.7% | 33.8% | worse |
| Obesity | 40.5% | 32.4–48.6% | 36.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 34.3% | 30.4–38.2% | 25.3% | worse |
| Depression | 19.3% | 16.2–22.6% | 21.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.4% | 12.6–18.3% | 10.8% | worse |
| Asthma | 10% | 8.7–11.4% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.7% | 10.4–13% | 8.2% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7% | 12.2–17.2% | 9.8% | worse |
| COPD | 9.6% | 7.4–12.1% | 5.9% | worse |
| Heart disease | 10.3% | 8.8–12% | 6.1% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.8% | 4–5.7% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8% | 12.2–19.6% | 13.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 17.7% | 14.7–20.9% | 21.3% | better |
| Get no exercise | 28% | 22.2–34.1% | 21.8% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3% | 25.3–37.7% | 32.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78% | 74.5–81.3% | 74.4% | better |
| Dentist visit | 60% | 56.1–63.9% | 64.5% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 85.1% | 82.9–87.4% | 82.7% | better |
| Colon screening | 71% | 65.8–75.6% | 64.9% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.8% | 70.2–84.3% | 78% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82.9% | 80.3–85.2% | 76.3% | better |
| No health insurance | 8.1% | 5.9–11% | 7.3% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 27.2% | 22–32.6% | 29.6% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.4% | 16.5–24.5% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 13.2% | 11.3–15.2% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% | 16.9–25.7% | 16.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.4% | 12–17.1% | 11.4% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 11.6% | 8.6–15.1% | 10.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 8.2% | 6.4–10.3% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.7% | 4.6–6.9% | 5.8% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 6.7% | 5.4–8.1% | 6.5% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 8.1% | 5.7–10.9% | 6.7% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9% | 28.3–39.6% | 27.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 16.7% | 13.3–20.5% | 11.2% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.9% | 10.7–15.3% | 12.6% | |
| Hearing | 12.1% | 10.4–13.9% | 7.8% | |
| Vision | 5.5% | 4.5–6.8% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.4% | 3.5–5.5% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 8.4% | 6.8–10.2% | 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 Raleigh Township door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the North Dakota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Raleigh Township better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Raleigh Township by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Raleigh Township by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raleigh Township.
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.