Where Cedar Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Township
Cedar Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cedar 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 ↓
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Cedar Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Cedar Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Cedar Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 21.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Cedar Township’s likely range; Cedar Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56737, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Cedar Township
No hospital or community health center in Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Township adults…
Cedar Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Cedar Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Cedar 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.
7.5% of Cedar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Como Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spruce Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Whiteford Township, Como Township and Spruce Valley 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 Cedar Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Township
Why doesn’t Cedar 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 Cedar Township.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Cedar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar 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.