Where Idun Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Idun Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56342, 56350. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Idun Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Idun Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Idun Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Idun Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 10 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Idun Township, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% 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 Idun Township’s likely range; Idun Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56342, 56350, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Idun Township adults…
Idun Township runs above MN on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Idun Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Idun Township
No hospital or community health center in Idun 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 Idun 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 Idun Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Idun Township does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Idun 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.
9.9% of Idun Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Idun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Williams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seavey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hay Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Isle Harbor Township | — | — | — | — |
East Side Township, Williams Township, Seavey Township, Hay Brook Township and Isle Harbor 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 Idun Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Idun Township
Why doesn’t Idun 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 Idun Township.
What hospital is closest to Idun Township?
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Idun 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 Idun 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.