Where Edna Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edna Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56528, 56573, 56587, 56544. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edna Township
Edna Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Edna 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 ↓
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Edna Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Edna Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Edna Township’s likely range; Edna Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56528, 56573, 56587, 56544, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Edna Township
No hospital or community health center in Edna 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 Edna 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 Edna Township adults…
Edna Township runs above MN on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edna Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Edna Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Edna 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.
7.8% of Edna Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Edna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hobart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perham Township | B− | 35.1% | 11.8% | 16.6% | ZIP 56573 |
| Gorman Township | — | — | — | — |
Dead Lake Township, Hobart Township, Dora Township and Gorman 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 Edna Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edna Township
Why doesn’t Edna 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 Edna Township.
What hospital is closest to Edna Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Edna Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edna 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.