Height of Land · Photo: John Lorenzen · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lutsen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lutsen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55612, 55615, 55604. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lutsen Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lutsen Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lutsen Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lutsen Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lutsen Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.5% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (72% vs 67.5%). 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 Lutsen Township’s likely range; Lutsen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55612, 55615, 55604, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lutsen Township adults…
Lutsen Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Lutsen Township is an older town: 36% 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 Lutsen Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lutsen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Lutsen Township
No hospital or community health center in Lutsen 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 Lutsen 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.
116 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lutsen Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lutsen Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Lutsen 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.
6.6% of Lutsen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lutsen Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutsen | — | — | — | — | |
| Tofte Township | — | — | — | — |
Lutsen and Tofte 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 Lutsen Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lutsen Township
Why doesn’t Lutsen 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 Lutsen Township.
What hospital is closest to Lutsen Township?
North Shore Health in Grand Marais, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Lutsen 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 Lutsen 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.