Where Gregory Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gregory Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56516, 56557, 56542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gregory Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gregory Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Gregory Township runs above Minnesota on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Gregory Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gregory Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (9% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 16.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Gregory Township’s likely range; Gregory Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56516, 56557, 56542, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gregory Township adults…
Gregory Township runs above MN on 11 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Gregory Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Gregory Township
No hospital or community health center in Gregory 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 Gregory 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 Gregory Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Gregory Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Gregory Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Gregory 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.
Gregory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heier Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sletten Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chief Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bejou Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosebud Township | — | — | — | — |
Heier Township, Sletten Township, Chief Township, Bejou Township and Rosebud 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 Gregory Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gregory Township
Why doesn’t Gregory 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 Gregory Township.
What hospital is closest to Gregory Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Gregory 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 Gregory 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.