Where Angora Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Angora Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55703, 55723. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Angora Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Angora Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Angora Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Angora Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Angora Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Angora Township’s likely range; Angora Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55703, 55723, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Angora Township adults…
Angora Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Angora Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Angora Township
No hospital or community health center in Angora 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 Angora 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 Angora Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Angora 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.
8.4% of Angora Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Angora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alango Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Owens Township | — | — | — | — |
Alango Township and Owens 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 Angora Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Angora Township
Why doesn’t Angora 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 Angora Township.
What hospital is closest to Angora Township?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Angora 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 Angora Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Cook, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Angora 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.