Where Friberg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Friberg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56537, 56534. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Friberg Township
Friberg Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Friberg 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Friberg Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Friberg Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Friberg Township
The closest emergency room is Perham Health in Perham, 21.8 miles away in a straight line. 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 Friberg Township’s likely range; Friberg Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56537, 56534, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Friberg Township
No hospital or community health center in Friberg 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 Friberg 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 Friberg Township adults…
Friberg Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Friberg Township is an older town: 28% 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 Friberg Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Friberg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Friberg Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Friberg 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 Friberg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Friberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maplewood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elizabeth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aurdal Township | B | 34.4% | 11.7% | 15.6% | ZIP 56537 |
Maine Township, Maplewood Township and Elizabeth 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 Friberg Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Friberg Township
Why doesn’t Friberg 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 Friberg Township.
What hospital is closest to Friberg Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 21.8 miles in a straight line from Friberg 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 Friberg 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.