Where Lone Pine Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lone Pine Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55775, 55769. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lone Pine Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Lone Pine Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lone Pine Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lone Pine Township, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Lone Pine Township
The closest emergency room is Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Lone Pine Township is short on primary care and dental care
Lone Pine Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental 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 Lone Pine Township’s likely range; Lone Pine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55775, 55769, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lone Pine Township adults…
Lone Pine Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lone Pine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Lone Pine Township
No hospital or community health center in Lone Pine 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 Lone Pine 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.
How Lone Pine Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Lone Pine 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% of Lone Pine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lone Pine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway Township | B− | 36.5% | 13.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Nashwauk | — | — | — | — | |
| Goodland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashwauk Township | C+ | 37.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Nashwauk and Goodland 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 Lone Pine Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lone Pine Township
Why doesn’t Lone Pine 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 Lone Pine Township.
What hospital is closest to Lone Pine Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Lone Pine 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 Lone Pine 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.