Photo: JonCarlsonCassCountyDFL · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Boy Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boy Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56672, 56655. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boy Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Boy Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Boy Lake Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Boy Lake Township, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Boy Lake Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Boy Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 26.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Boy Lake Township’s likely range; Boy Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56672, 56655, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boy Lake Township adults…
Boy Lake Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boy Lake 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Boy Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Boy 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 Boy 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).
How Boy Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boy Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Boy 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.
8.9% of Boy Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Boy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kego Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gould Township | — | — | — | — |
Rogers Township, Kego Township and Gould 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 Boy Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boy Lake Township
Why doesn’t Boy 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 Boy Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Boy Lake Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Boy Lake 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 Boy 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.