Where Alborn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alborn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55702, 55779. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alborn Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Alborn Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Alborn Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Alborn Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Alborn Township
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Alborn Township’s likely range; Alborn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55702, 55779, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alborn Township adults…
Alborn Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Alborn Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Alborn Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alborn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Alborn Township
No hospital or community health center in Alborn 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 Alborn 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 Alborn Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alborn Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Alborn 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.
13.4% of Alborn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Alborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Independence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Culver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meadowlands Township | — | — | — | — |
New Independence Township, Ness Township, Culver Township and Meadowlands 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 Alborn Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alborn Township
Why doesn’t Alborn 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 Alborn Township.
What hospital is closest to Alborn Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Alborn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alborn 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.