Where Hines Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hines Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56647, 56630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hines Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hines Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.6%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Hines Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hines Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hines Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 13.1% 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 Hines Township’s likely range; Hines Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56647, 56630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hines Township adults…
Hines Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hines Township is an older town: 26% 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 Hines Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hines 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.
6.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hines Township
No hospital or community health center in Hines 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 Hines 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).
How Hines Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Hines 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.
8.7% of Hines Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackduck | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hagali Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Langor Township | — | — | — | — |
Blackduck, Summit Township, Hagali Township and Langor 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 Hines Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hines Township
Why doesn’t Hines 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 Hines Township.
What hospital is closest to Hines Township?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Hines Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hines 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.