Where Bay Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bay Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56444, 56401, 56431. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bay Lake Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Bay Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Bay Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bay Lake Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bay Lake Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Bay Lake 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 ↓
Bay Lake Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.6% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 85.3%). 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 Bay Lake Township’s likely range; Bay Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56444, 56401, 56431, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bay Lake Township adults…
Bay Lake Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bay Lake Township is an older town: 46% 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 Bay Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bay Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Bay Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Bay 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 Bay 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bay Lake Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bay Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Bay 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.
7.6% of Bay Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nokay Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deerwood Township | B | 36.4% | 13.5% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Garrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Hazelton Township, Nokay Lake Township and Garrison 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 Bay Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bay Lake Township
Why doesn’t Bay 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 Bay Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Bay Lake Township?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Bay Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bay 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.