St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Crosby Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crosby Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55037. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crosby Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crosby Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Crosby Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crosby Township
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Crosby Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Crosby Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.2%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Crosby Township’s likely range; Crosby Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55037, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crosby Township adults…
Crosby Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crosby Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Crosby Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Crosby Township
No hospital or community health center in Crosby 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 Crosby 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.
50 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Crosby Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crosby Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Crosby 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.
Crosby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ogema Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arlone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chengwatana Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clover Township | — | — | — | — |
Munch Township, Ogema Township, Arlone Township, Chengwatana Township and Clover 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 Crosby Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crosby Township
Why doesn’t Crosby 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 Crosby Township.
What hospital is closest to Crosby Township?
Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Crosby 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 Crosby 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.