Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Bejou Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bejou Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56516, 56592. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bejou Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bejou Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Bejou Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bejou Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bejou Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.9%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.2% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.7% 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 Bejou Township’s likely range; Bejou Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56516, 56592, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bejou Township adults…
Bejou Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Bejou Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Bejou Township
No hospital or community health center in Bejou 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 Bejou 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 Bejou Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Bejou Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Bejou 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.
Bejou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marsh Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gregory Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winger Township | — | — | — | — |
Bear Park Township, Marsh Creek Township, Gregory Township and Winger 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 Bejou Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bejou Township
Why doesn’t Bejou 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 Bejou Township.
What hospital is closest to Bejou Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Bejou 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 Bejou 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.