Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Alango Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alango Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55703. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alango Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Alango Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Alango Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Alango Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Alango Township, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% 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 Minnesota figure falls outside Alango Township’s likely range; Alango Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55703, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alango Township adults…
Alango Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Alango Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Alango Township
No hospital or community health center in Alango 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 Alango 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 Alango Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Alango 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.
8.3% of Alango Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Alango 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Field Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sturgeon Township | — | — | — | — |
Angora Township, Field Township and Sturgeon 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 Alango Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alango Township
Why doesn’t Alango 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 Alango Township.
What hospital is closest to Alango Township?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Alango Township’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 Alango Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Cook, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alango Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota 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.