Where Brook Park Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brook Park Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55007, 55030. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brook Park Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Brook Park Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.7%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Brook Park Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Brook Park Township
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Brook Park Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Brook Park Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Brook Park Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Brook Park Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79% 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 Brook Park Township’s likely range; Brook Park Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55007, 55030, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brook Park Township adults…
Brook Park Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brook Park Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Brook Park Township
No hospital or community health center in Brook Park 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 Brook Park 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Brook Park Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brook Park Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Brook Park 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.
11.6% of Brook Park Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Brook Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pokegama Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Whited Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hinckley Township | — | — | — | — |
Mission Creek Township, Whited Township and Hinckley 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 Brook Park Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brook Park Township
Why doesn’t Brook Park 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 Brook Park Township.
What hospital is closest to Brook Park Township?
Welia Health in Mora, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Brook Park Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brook Park 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.