Where Carsonville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carsonville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56570, 56575. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carsonville Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Carsonville Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Carsonville Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Carsonville Township
60.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Carsonville Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Carsonville Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Carsonville 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 Carsonville Township, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.2% 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 Carsonville Township’s likely range; Carsonville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56570, 56575, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Carsonville Township adults…
Carsonville Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carsonville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Carsonville Township
No hospital or community health center in Carsonville 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 Carsonville 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.
62 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Carsonville Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carsonville Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Carsonville 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.
12.3% of Carsonville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Carsonville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shell Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Point Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Two Inlets Township | — | — | — | — |
Wolf Lake Township, Osage Township, Shell Lake Township, Pine Point Township, Pine Point and Two Inlets 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 Carsonville Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carsonville Township
Why doesn’t Carsonville 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 Carsonville Township.
What hospital is closest to Carsonville Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Carsonville 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 Carsonville 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.