Where Hornet Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hornet Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hornet Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hornet Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hornet Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Hornet Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 29.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (9.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Hornet Township
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hornet Township, and more people treating it
36.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.8% 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 Hornet Township’s likely range; Hornet Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hornet Township adults…
Hornet Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hornet Township
No hospital or community health center in Hornet 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 Hornet 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 Hornet 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.
How Hornet Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hornet 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.
11% of Hornet Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hornet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funkley | — | — | — | — | |
| Langor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shooks Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nore Township | — | — | — | — |
Funkley, Langor Township, Shooks Township, Summit Township and Nore 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 Hornet Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hornet Township
Why doesn’t Hornet 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 Hornet Township.
What hospital is closest to Hornet Township?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 29.6 miles in a straight line from Hornet Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hornet Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hornet 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.