Where Arrowhead Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arrowhead Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55711, 55736, 55702, 55720. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arrowhead Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Arrowhead Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.5%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Arrowhead Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Arrowhead Township
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Arrowhead Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.3%), 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 Arrowhead Township’s likely range; Arrowhead Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55711, 55736, 55702, 55720, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arrowhead Township adults…
Arrowhead Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arrowhead 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Arrowhead Township
No hospital or community health center in Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arrowhead Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Arrowhead 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.
13.3% of Arrowhead Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Arrowhead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stoney Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Floodwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fine Lakes Township | — | — | — | — |
Culver Township, Stoney Brook Township, Ness Township, Floodwood Township and Fine Lakes 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 Arrowhead Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arrowhead Township
Why doesn’t Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Township.
What hospital is closest to Arrowhead Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Floodwood, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arrowhead 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.