Savanna Portage · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Balsam Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Balsam Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55787, 55798, 55760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Balsam Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Balsam Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Balsam Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Balsam Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 29.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (11.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Balsam Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Balsam Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.1% 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 Balsam Township’s likely range; Balsam Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55787, 55798, 55760, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Balsam Township adults…
Balsam Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Balsam Township
No hospital or community health center in Balsam 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 Balsam 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 Balsam 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.
21 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Balsam Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Balsam 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.
8.3% of Balsam Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Balsam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haugen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beseman Township | — | — | — | — |
Haugen Township, Turner Township, Prairie Lake Township and Beseman 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 Balsam Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Balsam Township
Why doesn’t Balsam 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 Balsam Township.
What hospital is closest to Balsam Township?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 29.9 miles in a straight line from Balsam 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 Balsam 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.