Where Clover Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clover Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clover Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Clover Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Clover Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Clover Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Clover 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Clover Township, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82% 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 Clover Township’s likely range; Clover Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56470, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clover Township adults…
Clover Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clover Township
No hospital or community health center in Clover 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 Clover 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 Clover 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clover Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Clover 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.
8.8% of Clover Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Clover 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Alice Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Savannah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arago Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Two Inlets Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Alice Township, Savannah Township, Arago Township, Clay Township and Two Inlets 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 Clover Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clover Township
Why doesn’t Clover 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 Clover Township.
What hospital is closest to Clover Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Clover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clover 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.