Where Lien Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lien Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56311, 56531. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lien Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Lien Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lien Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Lien Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lien Township, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lien Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lien 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 Lien Township’s likely range; Lien Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56311, 56531, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lien Township adults…
Lien Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lien Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Lien Township
No hospital or community health center in Lien 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 Lien 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.
6.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lien Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lien 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.
8.7% of Lien Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett | — | — | — | — | |
| Sanford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Delaware Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roseville Township | — | — | — | — |
Barrett, Sanford Township, Delaware Township, Elk Lake Township and Roseville 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 Lien Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lien Township
Why doesn’t Lien 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 Lien Township.
What hospital is closest to Lien Township?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Lien 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 Lien 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.