Where Barry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55037. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barry Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Barry Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Barry Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Barry Township
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Barry Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Barry Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.2%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% 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 Barry Township’s likely range; Barry Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55037, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barry Township adults…
Barry Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Barry Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Barry Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barry 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.
13.6% of Barry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Barry Township
No hospital or community health center in Barry 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 Barry 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Barry Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Barry Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Barry 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.
Barry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley | C− | 41.2% | 13.1% | 20.9% | CDC place |
| Hinckley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Munch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arlone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sandstone Township | — | — | — | — |
Hinckley Township, Munch Township, Arlone Township and Sandstone 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 Barry Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barry Township
Why doesn’t Barry 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 Barry Township.
What hospital is closest to Barry Township?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Barry 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 Barry 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.