Where Gail Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gail Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56474, 56435. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gail Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gail Lake Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Gail Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Gail Lake Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Gail Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 25.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Gail Lake Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% 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 Gail Lake Township’s likely range; Gail Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56474, 56435, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gail Lake Township adults…
Gail Lake Township runs above MN on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Gail Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Gail 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 Gail 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 Gail Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Gail Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gail Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Gail 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.
9.9% of Gail Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Gail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Timothy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jenkins Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — |
Barclay Township, Timothy Township, Jenkins Township and Wilson 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 Gail Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gail Lake Township
Why doesn’t Gail 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 Gail Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Gail Lake Township?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Gail Lake 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 Gail 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.