Where Como Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Como Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56737, 56759. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Como Township
Como Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Como 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 ↓
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Como Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.4%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Como Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Como Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 26.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Como Township, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.3% 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 Como Township’s likely range; Como Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56737, 56759, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Como Township
No hospital or community health center in Como 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 Como 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).
Out of every 100 Como Township adults…
Como Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Como 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Como Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Como 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.
7.3% of Como Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Como 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Thief Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huss Township | — | — | — | — |
Huntly Township, Cedar Township, Thief Lake Township and Huss 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 Como Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Como Township
Why doesn’t Como 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 Como Township.
What hospital is closest to Como Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Como 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 Como 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.