Where Fall Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Fall Lake 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, Fall Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 55% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Fall Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Fall Lake 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 ↓
Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake Township’s likely range; Fall Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55731, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fall Lake Township adults…
Fall Lake Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fall Lake Township is an older town: 55% 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 Fall Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Fall Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
173 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Fall Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fall Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morse Township | B | 35.3% | 13.2% | 14.6% | ZIP 55731 |
| Crystal Bay Township | — | — | — | — |
Stony River Township and Crystal Bay 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 Fall Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fall Lake Township
Why doesn’t Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Fall Lake Township?
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Fall Lake 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 Fall Lake 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.