Where Crow River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crow River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56312. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crow River Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crow River 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 River Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Crow River Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 River Township’s likely range; Crow River Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56312, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crow River Township adults…
Crow River Township runs above MN on 7 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Crow River Township
No hospital or community health center in Crow River 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 River 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Crow River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Crow River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Crow River 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 River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Crow River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake George Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Henry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burbank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crow Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — |
Belgrade, Lake George Township, Lake Henry Township, Burbank Township, Crow Lake Township and Colfax 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 River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Crow River Township
Why doesn’t Crow River 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 River Township.
What hospital is closest to Crow River Township?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Crow River 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 River 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.