Where Cherry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cherry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55768, 55746, 55751. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherry Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Cherry Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Cherry Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Cherry Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 25.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (10.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Cherry Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Cherry Township, and more people treating it
35% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.1% 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 Cherry Township’s likely range; Cherry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55768, 55746, 55751, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cherry Township adults…
Cherry Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cherry Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cherry Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Cherry Township
No hospital or community health center in Cherry 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 Cherry 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherry Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Cherry Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Cherry 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.
8.7% of Cherry Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Great Scott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lavell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — |
Great Scott Township, Lavell Township and Clinton 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 Cherry Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cherry Township
Why doesn’t Cherry 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 Cherry Township.
What hospital is closest to Cherry Township?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 25.2 miles in a straight line from Cherry 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 Cherry 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.