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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marcell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56657, 56628, 56636. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marcell Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Marcell Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Marcell Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Marcell Township, and more people treating it
48% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Marcell Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.2%), vs 22.3% 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 Marcell Township’s likely range; Marcell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56657, 56628, 56636, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marcell Township adults…
Marcell Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marcell Township is an older town: 42% 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 Marcell Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marcell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
7.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Marcell Township
No hospital or community health center in Marcell 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 Marcell 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 Marcell Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Marcell Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Marcell 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% of Marcell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Marcell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jessie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stokes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowstring Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Jessie Township, Stokes Township and Bowstring 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 Marcell Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marcell Township
Why doesn’t Marcell 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 Marcell Township.
What hospital is closest to Marcell Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Marcell 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 Marcell 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.