Where Crow Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crow Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56312, 56316. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crow Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crow Lake Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Crow Lake Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Crow Lake Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Crow Lake Township, and more people treating it
34.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 78.7% 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 Crow Lake Township’s likely range; Crow Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56312, 56316, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crow Lake Township adults…
Crow Lake Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Crow Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Crow Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Crow 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 Crow 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).
How Crow Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Crow 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.
9.4% of Crow Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Crow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooten | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belgrade | — | — | — | — | |
| North Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crow River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norway Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Johanna Township | — | — | — | — |
Brooten, Colfax Township, Belgrade, North Fork Township, Crow River Township, Norway Lake Township and Lake Johanna 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 Crow Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Crow Lake Township
Why doesn’t Crow 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 Crow Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Crow Lake Township?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Crow 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 Crow 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.