Where Leech Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leech Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56633, 56484, 56461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leech Lake Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Leech Lake Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.3%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Leech Lake Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Leech Lake Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.3%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Leech Lake Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 13.1% 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 Leech Lake Township’s likely range; Leech Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56633, 56484, 56461, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Leech Lake Township adults…
Leech Lake Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leech Lake Township is an older town: 26% 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 Leech Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Leech Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Leech Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Leech 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 Leech 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Leech Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Leech Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Leech 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.
Leech 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shingobee Township | B− | 36.3% | 14.9% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lakeport Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilkinson Township and Lakeport 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 Leech Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leech Lake Township
Why doesn’t Leech 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 Leech Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Leech Lake Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Leech Lake 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 Leech 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.