Where Liberty Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Liberty Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56601, 56667. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Liberty Township
Making ends meet is harder in Liberty Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.9%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (8.7% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 10.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Liberty Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Liberty Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 Liberty Township’s likely range; Liberty Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56601, 56667, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Liberty 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Liberty Township adults…
Liberty Township runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Liberty Township
No hospital or community health center in Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Liberty Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Liberty Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Liberty 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.
Liberty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle Lake Township | B | 37.4% | 10.3% | 16% | ZIP 56601 |
| Eckles Township | B | 37.4% | 10.4% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Buzzle Township and Maple Ridge 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 Liberty Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Liberty Township
Why doesn’t Liberty 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 Liberty Township.
What hospital is closest to Liberty Township?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Liberty Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Liberty 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.