Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dieter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dieter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56751, 56714. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dieter Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dieter Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Dieter Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dieter Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Dieter 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 Dieter Township’s likely range; Dieter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56751, 56714, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dieter Township adults…
Dieter Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dieter Township
No hospital or community health center in Dieter 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 Dieter 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.
8.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dieter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Dieter Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dieter 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.
8.7% of Dieter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Dieter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohlitz Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ross Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jadis Township | — | — | — | — |
Pohlitz Township, Ross Township and Jadis 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 Dieter Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dieter Township
Why doesn’t Dieter 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 Dieter Township.
What hospital is closest to Dieter Township?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Dieter 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 Dieter 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.