Where Kego Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kego Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56655, 56672. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kego Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Kego Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Kego Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kego Township, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Kego Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Kego Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 30 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Kego Township’s likely range; Kego Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56655, 56672, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kego Township adults…
Kego Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Kego Township is an older town: 35% 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 Kego Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kego 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.
20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Kego Township
No hospital or community health center in Kego 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 Kego 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 Kego Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Kego Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Kego 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.
8.1% of Kego Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Kego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longville | — | — | — | — | |
| Inguadona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Boy Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wabedo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — |
Longville, Inguadona Township, Boy Lake Township, Pine Lake Township, Wabedo Township and Rogers 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 Kego Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kego Township
Why doesn’t Kego 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 Kego Township.
What hospital is closest to Kego Township?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 30.0 miles in a straight line from Kego 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 Kego 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.