Where Mahtowa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mahtowa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55707, 55718. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mahtowa Township
Out of every 100 Mahtowa Township adults…
Mahtowa Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mahtowa Township
No hospital or community health center in Mahtowa 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 Mahtowa 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mahtowa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Mahtowa Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Mahtowa 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.
7.3% of Mahtowa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Mahtowa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhoof Township | B | 38.1% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Atkinson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barnum Township | C+ | 39.9% | 12.6% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Skelton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mahtowa | — | — | — | — |
Atkinson Township, Skelton Township and Mahtowa: 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 Mahtowa Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mahtowa Township
Why doesn’t Mahtowa 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 Mahtowa Township.
What hospital is closest to Mahtowa Township?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Mahtowa 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 Mahtowa 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.