Where Beseman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beseman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55798, 55787. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beseman Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Beseman Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Beseman Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Beseman Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 22 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (15.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Beseman Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Beseman Township, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.4% 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 Beseman Township’s likely range; Beseman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55798, 55787, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Beseman Township adults…
Beseman Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beseman Township
No hospital or community health center in Beseman 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 Beseman 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beseman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Beseman Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Beseman 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 Beseman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Beseman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haugen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Balsam Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | — | — | — | — |
Lakeview Township, Haugen Township, Prairie Lake Township, Balsam Township and Clark 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 Beseman Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beseman Township
Why doesn’t Beseman 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 Beseman Township.
What hospital is closest to Beseman Township?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Beseman 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 Beseman 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.