On CDC estimates, Canosia Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Canosia Township beats Minnesota on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55811, 55803. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Canosia Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canosia Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 68%.
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). Canosia Township’s median household income is $87,667; among the 10,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Canosia Township adults…
On every condition, Canosia Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Canosia Township
No hospital or community health center in Canosia 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 Canosia 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Canosia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Canosia Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Canosia Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Canosia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Canosia Township and the towns around it
Canosia Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canosia Township | A− | 33.2% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Rice Lake | B+ | 35.4% | 10.6% | 15% | CDC place |
| Duluth | B+ | 35.1% | 10% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Fredenberg Township | A− | 33.4% | 10.2% | 12.7% | ZIP 55803 |
| Hermantown | A | 33.2% | 9.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Grand Lake Township | B+ | 35.6% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canosia Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canosia Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canosia Township is better than Minnesota on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Canosia Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canosia Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.5–17.9 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%28.5–38.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%27.4–33.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.3–35 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.8–27.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.9–11.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11–15.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.1–24.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.3–22.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%28–35.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–7 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.8–78.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.3–70.9 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.4–87.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.4–81.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.5–74.6 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.1–83.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%29–36.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.9–23.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.2–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%6–8.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%25.2–32.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.5–13.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11–14.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Canosia Township
Is Canosia Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canosia Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canosia Township?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 38.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canosia Township?
Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Canosia Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canosia Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7%), 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 Canosia Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canosia 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.