Photo: Tony Webster from San Francisco, California · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Duluth Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Duluth Township differs from Minnesota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55804, 55616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duluth Township
Fewer Duluth Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Duluth Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Duluth Township is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. 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 Duluth Township’s likely range; Duluth Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55804, 55616, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Duluth Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duluth Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Duluth Township’s median household income is $116,146; among the 6,275 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Duluth Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Duluth Township adults…
Duluth Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Duluth Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Duluth Township
No hospital or community health center in Duluth 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 Duluth 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.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Duluth Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Duluth 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.
Duluth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Township | A | 33.1% | 10% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Normanna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakewood Township | A | 32.8% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Alden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Knife River | — | — | — | — |
Normanna Township, Alden Township and Knife River: 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 Duluth Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Duluth Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Duluth Township is better than Minnesota on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Duluth Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Duluth Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.2–15.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%27.9–38.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.5 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%27.4–34.2 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.1–27.8 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%8.9–11 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.2–9.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.5–22.9 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.2–22.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26.4–34.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.9–79.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.4%68.7–74.1 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%75.8–81.9 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67.9–75 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%75.5–85.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.1–26.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.7–34.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.7–22.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6.5–9.5 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–5.1 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.5–6.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%22.8–29.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Duluth Township
Is Duluth Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duluth Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Duluth Township?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Duluth Township?
Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Duluth Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Duluth Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.3%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Duluth Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duluth 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.