Where Little Elbow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Elbow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56589, 56566. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Elbow Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Little Elbow Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.4%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Little Elbow Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Elbow Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Little Elbow Township
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Little Elbow Township’s likely range; Little Elbow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56589, 56566, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Little Elbow Township adults…
Little Elbow Township runs above MN on 11 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.
6.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Elbow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Little Elbow Township
No hospital or community health center in Little Elbow 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 Little Elbow 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).
How Little Elbow Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Elbow Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Little Elbow 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.
20.4% of Little Elbow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Little Elbow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twin Lakes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twin Lakes | — | — | — | — |
La Prairie Township, Oakland Township, Twin Lakes Township, Eagle View Township and Twin Lakes: 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 Little Elbow Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Elbow Township
Why doesn’t Little Elbow 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 Little Elbow Township.
What hospital is closest to Little Elbow Township?
Sanford Bagley Medical Center in Bagley, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Little Elbow 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 Little Elbow 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.