Where Benville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benville Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Benville Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Benville Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Benville Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 33.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Benville Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Benville Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Benville Township’s likely range; Benville Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56727, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Benville Township adults…
Benville Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Benville Township
No hospital or community health center in Benville 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 Benville 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 Benville 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.
3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Benville Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Benville 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.
8.6% of Benville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Benville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spruce Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Espelie Township | — | — | — | — |
Lee Township, Valley Township, Spruce Grove Township and Espelie 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 Benville Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benville Township
Why doesn’t Benville 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 Benville Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benville 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.