Moody Barn · Photo: Elkman · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Chisago Lake Township is healthier than 32%
Chisago Lake Township differs from Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55045, 55013, 55012, 55056. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chisago Lake Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Chisago Lake Township’s lead shrinks
Chisago Lake Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 4,236 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis runs high in Chisago Lake Township
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 Chisago Lake Township’s likely range; Chisago Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55045, 55013, 55012, 55056, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Chisago Lake Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chisago Lake Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #129 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Chisago Lake Township’s median household income is $133,220; among the 4,236 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Chisago Lake Township is healthier than 53% of graded towns, against 75% nationally.
Out of every 100 Chisago Lake Township adults…
Chisago Lake Township runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chisago Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Chisago Lake 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 Chisago Lake 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chisago Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Chisago Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chisago Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Chisago Lake 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.
6.5% of Chisago Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Chisago Lake Township and the towns around it
Chisago Lake Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lake Township | A− | 36.2% | 10.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Chisago City | B+ | 35.9% | 11% | 14% | CDC place |
| Center City | — | — | — | — | |
| Lindstrom | A− | 36.2% | 10.3% | 14% | CDC place |
| Franconia Township | A− | 36.4% | 10% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sunrise Township | B+ | 36.9% | 10.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Shafer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scandia | A− | 33.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Center City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Shafer Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chisago Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chisago Lake Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chisago Lake Township is better than Minnesota on 4 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Chisago Lake Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chisago Lake Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.3–17.6 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.2–42.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.3–36.6 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.1–39.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.5–29.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–11.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.7–26.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.4–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.5%25.4–35.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.2–7.4 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.7–79.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.2–71.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%74.9–80.8 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%67.7–76.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%73.5–85.6 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.8–27.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.8%23.1–31 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.6–22.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.8–11 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.7–9.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.4–31.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.3–13.8 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Chisago Lake Township
Is Chisago Lake Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chisago Lake Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #129 of 271 in Minnesota. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chisago Lake Township?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 42.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chisago Lake Township?
St. Croix Regional Medical Center in Saint Croix Falls, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Chisago Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chisago Lake Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.4%), 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 Chisago Lake 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 Chisago Lake 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.