Where Lake Jessie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Jessie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56637, 56628, 56680. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Jessie Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Lake Jessie Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.7%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Jessie Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Jessie Township, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Lake Jessie Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 21.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. 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 Lake Jessie Township’s likely range; Lake Jessie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56637, 56628, 56680, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Jessie Township adults…
Lake Jessie Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Jessie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Lake Jessie Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake Jessie 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 Jessie 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lake Jessie Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Lake Jessie 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.
8.8% of Lake Jessie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake Jessie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowstring Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stokes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Marcell Township, Bowstring Township, Stokes Township and Sand Lake 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 Jessie Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Jessie Township
Why doesn’t Lake Jessie 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 Jessie Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Jessie Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Lake Jessie 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 Jessie 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.