Where Macville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55748, 55785. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macville Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Macville Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Macville Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Macville Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Macville Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Macville Township
The closest emergency room is Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 22.4 miles away in a straight line. 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 Macville Township’s likely range; Macville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55748, 55785, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Macville Township adults…
Macville Township runs above MN on 9 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.
19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Macville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Macville Township
No hospital or community health center in Macville 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 Macville 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 Macville Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Macville 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.
9.9% of Macville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Macville Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Hill Lake 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 Macville Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Macville Township
Why doesn’t Macville 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 Macville Township.
What hospital is closest to Macville Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Macville 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 Macville 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.