Where Clark Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clark Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55787, 55760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clark Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Clark Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Clark Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Clark Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Clark Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Clark Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 20.5 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 Clark Township’s likely range; Clark Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55787, 55760, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clark Township adults…
Clark Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Clark Township
No hospital or community health center in Clark 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 Clark 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Clark Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Clark 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.
8.3% of Clark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Clark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakeview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haugen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beseman Township | — | — | — | — |
McGregor Township, Lakeview Township, Salo Township, Haugen Township and Beseman 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 Clark Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clark Township
Why doesn’t Clark 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 Clark Township.
What hospital is closest to Clark Township?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Clark 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 Clark 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.