Where Chief Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chief Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56557, 56516. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chief Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Chief Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Chief Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Chief Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chief Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.8%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.5% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Chief Township’s likely range; Chief Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56557, 56516, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chief Township adults…
Chief Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Chief Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Chief Township
No hospital or community health center in Chief 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 Chief 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chief Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Chief Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chief Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Chief 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.
Chief 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marsh Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gregory Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosedale Township | — | — | — | — |
Beaulieu Township, Marsh Creek Township, Gregory Township and Rosedale 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 Chief Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chief Township
Why doesn’t Chief 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 Chief Township.
What hospital is closest to Chief Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Chief 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 Chief 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.