Healthcare in Tower City, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.0%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.7%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.7 mi
Chi Mercy Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Mercy Health | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lisbon Area Health Services | 35.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fargo Va Medical Center | 39.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Essentia Health | 40.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie St John'S | 40.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Tower City has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.