Where Hamden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56511, 56501, 56521. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamden Township
Hamden Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hamden 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 ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Hamden Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Hamden Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Hamden Township
The closest emergency room is Mahnomen Health Center in Mahnomen, 26.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hamden Township, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% 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 Hamden Township’s likely range; Hamden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56511, 56501, 56521, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Hamden Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamden 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 Hamden 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 Hamden Township adults…
Hamden Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Hamden Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hamden Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Hamden 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.
8.1% of Hamden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hamden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cuba Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Riceville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Audubon Township, Cuba Township, Riceville Township, Lake Park Township and Richwood 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 Hamden Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamden Township
Why doesn’t Hamden 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 Hamden Township.
What hospital is closest to Hamden Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 29.8 miles in a straight line from Hamden 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 Hamden 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.