Where Deer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56759, 56726. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deer Township
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Deer Township
The closest emergency room is Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 26.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Deer Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Deer Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Deer Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Deer Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Deer Township’s likely range; Deer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56759, 56726, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Deer Township
No hospital or community health center in Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Township adults…
Deer Township runs above MN on 6 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.
11 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Deer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Deer Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Deer 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.
6.9% of Deer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Deer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huss Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hereim Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lind Township | — | — | — | — |
Huss Township, Huntly Township, Hereim Township and Lind 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 Deer Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Deer Township
Why doesn’t Deer 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 Deer Township.
What hospital is closest to Deer Township?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Deer 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 Deer 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.