Soudan Iron Mine · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Breitung Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Breitung Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55782, 55731, 55790. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Breitung Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Breitung Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Breitung Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Breitung Township, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Breitung Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.1% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 85.3%). 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 Breitung Township’s likely range; Breitung Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55782, 55731, 55790, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Breitung Township adults…
Breitung Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Breitung Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Breitung Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Breitung Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Breitung Township
No hospital or community health center in Breitung 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 Breitung 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.
21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Breitung Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Breitung 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.
7.7% of Breitung Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Breitung 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenwood Township | B− | 36.4% | 15.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Eagles Nest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kugler Township | — | — | — | — |
Tower, Eagles Nest Township and Kugler 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 Breitung Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Breitung Township
Why doesn’t Breitung 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 Breitung Township.
What hospital is closest to Breitung Township?
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Breitung Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Breitung Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Breitung 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.