Where Lake Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56589. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Grove Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Lake Grove Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Grove Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Grove Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More Lake Grove Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Lake Grove Township’s likely range; Lake Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56589, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Grove Township adults…
Lake Grove Township runs above MN on 11 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lake Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lake Grove Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Grove Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Lake Grove 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.
19.5% of Lake Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosedale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Earth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Popple Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Oakland Township, Rosedale Township, White Earth Township and Popple Grove 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 Lake Grove Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Grove Township
Why doesn’t Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Grove Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 27.5 miles in a straight line from Lake Grove 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 Lake Grove 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.