Where Bowstring Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowstring Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56636, 56637. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowstring Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Bowstring Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.1%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Bowstring Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bowstring Township
59.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Bowstring Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bowstring Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.1%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 12.6% 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 Bowstring Township’s likely range; Bowstring Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56636, 56637, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bowstring Township adults…
Bowstring Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bowstring 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.
12.6% of Bowstring Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Bowstring Township
No hospital or community health center in Bowstring 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 Bowstring 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.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bowstring Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Bowstring 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.
Bowstring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oteneagen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Jessie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marcell Township | — | — | — | — |
Oteneagen Township, Lake Jessie Township and Marcell 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 Bowstring Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowstring Township
Why doesn’t Bowstring 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 Bowstring Township.
What hospital is closest to Bowstring Township?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Bowstring 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 Bowstring 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.