Where Grand Forks Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grand Forks Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56721. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Forks Township
Grand Forks Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Grand Forks Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Grand Forks Township sleeps less
34.8% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 29.2% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Grand Forks Township’s likely range; Grand Forks Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56721, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Grand Forks Township
No hospital or community health center in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Grand Forks Township adults…
On every condition, Grand Forks Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Forks Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Grand Forks Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Grand Forks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | B | 39.8% | 10.1% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Esther Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sullivan Township | — | — | — | — |
Esther Township and Sullivan 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 Grand Forks Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Grand Forks Township
Why doesn’t Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks Township.
What hospital is closest to Grand Forks Township?
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Grand Forks Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Grand Forks Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spectra Health Grand Forks Medical in Grand Forks, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grand Forks 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.