Where Lawrence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lawrence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56590, 56565. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawrence Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Lawrence Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lawrence Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lawrence Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Lawrence Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lawrence Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Lawrence Township’s likely range; Lawrence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56590, 56565, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lawrence Township adults…
Lawrence Township runs above MN on 8 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lawrence Township
No hospital or community health center in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lawrence Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lawrence 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.
9.6% of Lawrence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Champion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Western Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Ottawa Township | — | — | — | — |
Stony Brook Township, Champion Township, Western Township and North Ottawa 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 Lawrence Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lawrence Township
Why doesn’t Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township.
What hospital is closest to Lawrence Township?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.