Bruce Mine Headframe · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Balkan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Balkan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55719, 55746. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Balkan Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Balkan Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Balkan Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Balkan Township
58.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Balkan Township
The closest emergency room is Cook Hospital in Cook, 23.2 miles away in a straight line. And 9.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.1% across Minnesota. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (16.2 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 Balkan Township’s likely range; Balkan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55719, 55746, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Balkan Township adults…
Balkan Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Balkan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Balkan Township
No hospital or community health center in Balkan 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 Balkan 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.
31 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Balkan Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Balkan Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Balkan 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% of Balkan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Balkan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm | C− | 39.2% | 13.6% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Great Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Great Scott 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 Balkan Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Balkan Township
Why doesn’t Balkan 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 Balkan Township.
What hospital is closest to Balkan Township?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Balkan 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 Balkan 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.