Where Humboldt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Humboldt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56514. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Humboldt Township
Care in and near Humboldt Township
No hospital or community health center in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt Township adults…
Humboldt Township runs above MN on 1 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Humboldt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Humboldt Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Humboldt 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.
6.2% of Humboldt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Humboldt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville | A | 32% | 9% | 13% | CDC place |
| Prairie View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tansem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Skree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnesville Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie View Township, Tansem Township, Skree Township and Barnesville 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 Humboldt Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Humboldt Township
Why doesn’t Humboldt 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 Humboldt Township.
What hospital is closest to Humboldt Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.