Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Crane Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crane Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55725, 55771. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crane Lake Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Crane Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Crane Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Crane Lake Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Crane Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, 24.1 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 Crane Lake Township’s likely range; Crane Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55725, 55771, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crane Lake Township adults…
Crane Lake Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crane Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Crane Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Crane 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 Crane 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.
40 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Crane Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Crane 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.
7.3% of Crane Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Crane Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township | — | — | — | — |
Portage 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 Crane Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crane Lake Township
Why doesn’t Crane Lake 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 Crane Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Crane Lake Township?
Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, 24.1 miles in a straight line from Crane Lake 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 Crane 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. 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.