Photo: wylbur · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eglon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eglon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56549, 56554. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eglon Township
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Eglon Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 27.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Eglon Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Eglon 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 Eglon Township’s likely range; Eglon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56549, 56554, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Eglon Township
No hospital or community health center in Eglon 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 Eglon 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 Eglon Township adults…
Eglon Township runs above MN on 1 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Eglon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Eglon Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Eglon 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.
6.9% of Eglon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Eglon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parke Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hawley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hawley | A− | 32.8% | 9.5% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Cormorant Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cuba Township | — | — | — | — |
Highland Grove Township, Parke Township, Lake Park Township, Hawley Township and Cuba 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 Eglon Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eglon Township
Why doesn’t Eglon 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 Eglon Township.
What hospital is closest to Eglon Township?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 27.4 miles in a straight line from Eglon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eglon 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.