Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0Where Great Scott Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Great Scott Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55768, 55710, 55719, 55713. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Great Scott Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Great Scott Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.9%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Great Scott Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Great Scott Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Great Scott Township
The closest emergency room is Cook Hospital in Cook, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (11.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Great Scott Township, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.6% 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 Great Scott Township’s likely range; Great Scott Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55768, 55710, 55719, 55713, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Great Scott Township adults…
Great Scott Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Great Scott Township is an older town: 29% 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 Great Scott Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Great Scott Township
No hospital or community health center in Great Scott 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 Great Scott 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 Great Scott Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Great Scott Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Great Scott 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.
8.9% of Great Scott Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Great Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mountain Iron | B | 35.5% | 12.4% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Cherry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buhl | — | — | — | — | |
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Balkan Township and Cherry Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Buhl: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Great Scott Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Great Scott Township
Why doesn’t Great Scott 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 Great Scott Township.
What hospital is closest to Great Scott Township?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 20.2 miles in a straight line from Great Scott 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 Great Scott 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.