Where Eagles Nest Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagles Nest Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55731. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagles Nest Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Eagles Nest Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Eagles Nest Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 53% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eagles Nest Township, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eagles Nest Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% 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 Eagles Nest Township’s likely range; Eagles Nest Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55731, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eagles Nest Township adults…
Eagles Nest Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eagles Nest Township is an older town: 53% 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 Eagles Nest Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagles Nest Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Eagles Nest Township
No hospital or community health center in Eagles Nest 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 Eagles Nest 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.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Eagles Nest Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Eagles Nest 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.
8.2% of Eagles Nest Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Eagles Nest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breitung Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morse Township | B | 35.3% | 13.2% | 14.6% | ZIP 55731 |
Breitung 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 Eagles Nest Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagles Nest Township
Why doesn’t Eagles Nest 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 Eagles Nest Township.
What hospital is closest to Eagles Nest Township?
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Eagles Nest Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eagles Nest Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagles Nest 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.