Where Arbo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arbo Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55744. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arbo Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Arbo Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Arbo Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Arbo Township, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Arbo Township is short on primary care and dental care
Arbo Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Minnesota figure falls outside Arbo Township’s likely range; Arbo Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55744, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arbo Township adults…
Arbo Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Arbo Township is an older town: 35% 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 Arbo Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arbo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Arbo Township
No hospital or community health center in Arbo 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 Arbo 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Arbo Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Arbo 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.
8.6% of Arbo Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Arbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | B− | 35.5% | 12.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Wabana Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Taconite | — | — | — | — | |
| Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coleraine | B− | 37% | 12.3% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Wabana Township, Taconite and Lawrence 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 Arbo Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arbo Township
Why doesn’t Arbo 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 Arbo Township.
What hospital is closest to Arbo Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Arbo Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arbo 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.