Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burlington Township is healthier than 34%
Burlington Township differs from Minnesota on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56544, 56501. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington Township
Burlington Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Burlington 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Burlington Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Burlington Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Burlington Township’s lead shrinks
Burlington Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 34% of the 7,765 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Burlington Township, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Burlington Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Burlington Township’s likely range; Burlington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56544, 56501, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Burlington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 39%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Burlington Township’s median household income is $105,789; among the 7,765 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Burlington Township
No hospital or community health center in Burlington 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 Burlington 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).
Out of every 100 Burlington Township adults…
Burlington Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burlington 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.
6.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Burlington Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Burlington 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 Burlington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Burlington Township and the towns around it
Burlington Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township | B | 37.2% | 11.2% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lake View Township | B | 36.6% | 11.4% | 14.8% | ZIP 56501 |
| Detroit Lakes | B | 36.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Erie Township | B | 36.9% | 11.7% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Silver Leaf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hobart Township | — | — | — | — |
Silver Leaf Township and Hobart 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 Burlington Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burlington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burlington Township is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Burlington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burlington Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16–19.9 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.6 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.5–17.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%32.7–42.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%10.1–12.6 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.8–38.8 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.3–38.4 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.6–29.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.7–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.8 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.6–12.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%14.1–18 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%21.3–27.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%17–22.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%25.6–33.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.2–8.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.9–79.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%64–69.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%77–81.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%68–74.9 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72.3–82.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.9–27.6 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.7%24.5–31.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.6–22.7 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%26.5–32.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%12.1–15.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.3–15.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Burlington Township
Is Burlington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burlington Township?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 42.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burlington Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Burlington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burlington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.5%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Burlington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burlington 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.