Where Everglade Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Everglade Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56221, 56267, 56235. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Everglade Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Everglade Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.7%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Everglade Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Everglade Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Everglade Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Everglade Township, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Everglade Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Everglade Township’s likely range; Everglade Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56221, 56267, 56235, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Everglade Township adults…
Everglade Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Everglade Township
No hospital or community health center in Everglade 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 Everglade 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 Everglade Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Everglade Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
How Everglade Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Everglade 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.
Everglade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leonardsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eldorado Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Baker Township | — | — | — | — |
Pepperton Township, Leonardsville Township, Eldorado Township and Baker 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 Everglade Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Everglade Township
Why doesn’t Everglade 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 Everglade Township.
What hospital is closest to Everglade Township?
Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Everglade 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 Everglade 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.