Where Indian Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56187, 56167. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Lake Township
More Indian Lake Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Indian Lake Township has no health insurance
17% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Indian Lake Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (15% vs 9.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Indian Lake Township’s likely range; Indian Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56187, 56167, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Indian Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Indian Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Indian Lake Township adults…
Indian Lake Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Indian Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Indian Lake 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.
Indian Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Bigelow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Round Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lorain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ewington Township | — | — | — | — |
Round Lake, Bigelow Township, Round Lake Township, Lorain Township and Ewington 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 Indian Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian Lake Township
Why doesn’t Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Indian Lake Township?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Worthington in Worthington, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Lake 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.