Where Little Elk Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Elk Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56438, 56347. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Elk Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Little Elk Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Little Elk Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Little Elk Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Elk Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Little Elk Township’s likely range; Little Elk Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56438, 56347, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Little Elk Township adults…
Little Elk Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Little Elk Township is an older town: 30% 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 Little Elk Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Little Elk Township
No hospital or community health center in Little Elk 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 Elk 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 Little Elk Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Little Elk Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Little Elk 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.
11.2% of Little Elk Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Little Elk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hartford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Bruce Township, Hartford Township, Parker Township and Turtle Creek 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 Little Elk Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Elk Township
Why doesn’t Little Elk 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 Elk Township.
What hospital is closest to Little Elk Township?
Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Little Elk 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 Elk 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.