Where Baker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56221. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Baker Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.1%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Baker Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Baker Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Baker Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Baker Township, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Baker Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Baker Township’s likely range; Baker Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56221, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Baker Township adults…
Baker Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baker Township
No hospital or community health center in Baker 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 Baker 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Baker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
5.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Baker Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Baker 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.
Baker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moonshine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Everglade Township | — | — | — | — |
Stevens Township, Moonshine Township, Scott Township and Everglade 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 Baker Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baker Township
Why doesn’t Baker 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 Baker Township.
What hospital is closest to Baker Township?
Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Baker 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 Baker 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.