Where Ardenhurst Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ardenhurst Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56661. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardenhurst Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Ardenhurst Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ardenhurst Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ardenhurst Township, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Ardenhurst Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Ardenhurst Township
The closest emergency room is Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 25.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (7.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Ardenhurst Township’s likely range; Ardenhurst Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56661, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ardenhurst Township adults…
Ardenhurst Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ardenhurst 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ardenhurst Township
No hospital or community health center in Ardenhurst 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 Ardenhurst 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 Ardenhurst Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ardenhurst Township does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Ardenhurst 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.
8.5% of Ardenhurst Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ardenhurst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grattan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nore Township | — | — | — | — |
Alvwood Township, Grattan Township and Nore 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 Ardenhurst Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ardenhurst Township
Why doesn’t Ardenhurst 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 Ardenhurst Township.
What hospital is closest to Ardenhurst Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 25.8 miles in a straight line from Ardenhurst 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 Ardenhurst Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ardenhurst 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.