Where Ash Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ash Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56142, 56149, 56113. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ash Lake Township
Ash Lake Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ash Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Ash Lake Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ash Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ash Lake Township, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Ash Lake Township’s likely range; Ash Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56142, 56149, 56113, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ash Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Ash Lake 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 Ash Lake 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).
Out of every 100 Ash Lake Township adults…
Ash Lake Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ash Lake 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Ash Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ash Lake 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.
8.1% of Ash Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ash Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Stay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Diamond Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Royal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shaokatan Township | — | — | — | — |
Ivanhoe, Lake Stay Township, Diamond Lake Township, Royal Township and Shaokatan 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 Ash Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ash Lake Township
Why doesn’t Ash Lake 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 Ash Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Ash Lake Township?
Hendricks Community Hospital in Hendricks, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Ash Lake 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 Ash Lake 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.