Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Embarrass Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Embarrass Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Embarrass Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Embarrass Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.7%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Embarrass Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Embarrass Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Embarrass Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Embarrass Township’s likely range; Embarrass Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55732, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Embarrass Township adults…
Embarrass Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Embarrass Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Embarrass Township
No hospital or community health center in Embarrass 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 Embarrass 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.
6.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Embarrass Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Embarrass 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.
8.1% of Embarrass Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Embarrass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Township | C | 37.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Waasa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kugler Township | — | — | — | — |
Pike Township, Waasa Township and Kugler 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 Embarrass Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Embarrass Township
Why doesn’t Embarrass 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 Embarrass Township.
What hospital is closest to Embarrass Township?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Embarrass 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 Embarrass Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Embarrass 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.