Where Eagle Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56515, 56309, 56326. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Lake Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Eagle Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Eagle Lake Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Eagle Lake Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Eagle Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eagle Lake Township, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eagle Lake Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.5% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.3%). 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 Eagle Lake Township’s likely range; Eagle Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56515, 56309, 56326, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eagle Lake Township adults…
Eagle Lake Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eagle Lake Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Eagle Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Eagle Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Eagle 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 Eagle 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Eagle Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Eagle 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.
7.6% of Eagle Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Eagle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Mountain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Olaf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clitherall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lund Township | — | — | — | — |
Leaf Mountain Township, St. Olaf Township, Clitherall Township and Lund 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 Eagle Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Lake Township
Why doesn’t Eagle 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 Eagle Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Lake Township?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Eagle 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 Eagle 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.