Where Boy River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boy River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56672. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boy River Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Boy River Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Boy River Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Boy River Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
In Boy River Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 20.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. 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 Boy River Township’s likely range; Boy River Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56672, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boy River Township adults…
Boy River Township runs above MN on 9 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.
8.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Boy River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Boy River Township
No hospital or community health center in Boy River 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 River 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 River Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boy River Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Boy River 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.
9.3% of Boy River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Boy River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
Gould Township, Rogers Township and Salem 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 River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boy River Township
Why doesn’t Boy River 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 River Township.
What hospital is closest to Boy River Township?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Boy River 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 River 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.