On CDC estimates, Cormorant Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Cormorant Township differs from Minnesota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56554, 56572. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cormorant Township
Cormorant Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cormorant 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 ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Cormorant Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Cormorant Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Cormorant Township
The closest emergency room is Perham Health in Perham, 27.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cormorant Township, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% 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 Cormorant Township’s likely range; Cormorant Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56554, 56572, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Cormorant Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cormorant Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Cormorant Township’s median household income is $102,813; among the 8,154 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Cormorant Township
No hospital or community health center in Cormorant 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 Cormorant 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 Cormorant Township adults…
Cormorant Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cormorant Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cormorant Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cormorant 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Cormorant Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cormorant Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Cormorant 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.
7.1% of Cormorant Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cormorant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cormorant Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scambler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parke Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Eunice Township | B+ | 36.3% | 11.2% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Eglon Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Park Township, Scambler Township, Parke Township and Eglon 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 Cormorant Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cormorant Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cormorant Township is better than Minnesota on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Cormorant Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cormorant Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.1–19.5 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–16 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%30–40.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.8–13 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.7–39.8 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.1–40.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.5–30.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.8–11.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–10.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.1–16.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.3–27.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.8–21.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%24.2–33.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.7–8.8 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.8–80.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.5–71.5 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.1–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.1–83.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%67.9–75.7 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.9–84.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.7–25.8 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.8%23.1–30.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.4–22.1 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.2–12.3 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.2–5.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.6–8.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.2–32 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11–15.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.3–13.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–8.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4 | 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 Cormorant Township
Is Cormorant Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cormorant Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cormorant Township?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 40.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cormorant Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 27.5 miles in a straight line from Cormorant Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cormorant Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.8%), 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 Cormorant Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cormorant 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.