Where Hickory Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickory Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56684, 56725. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickory Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Hickory Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hickory Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Hickory Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 26.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Hickory Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hickory Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.2% 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 Hickory Township’s likely range; Hickory Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56684, 56725, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hickory Township adults…
Hickory Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hickory Township
No hospital or community health center in Hickory 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 Hickory 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickory Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hickory Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hickory 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.
9.4% of Hickory Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hickory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deer Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Star Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Equality Township | — | — | — | — |
Johnson Township, Deer Park Township, Star Township and Equality 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 Hickory Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickory Township
Why doesn’t Hickory 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 Hickory Township.
What hospital is closest to Hickory Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 26.6 miles in a straight line from Hickory 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 Hickory 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.