Where Marsh Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marsh Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56557, 56516. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marsh Creek Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Marsh Creek Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Marsh Creek Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Marsh Creek Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marsh Creek Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Marsh Creek Township’s likely range; Marsh Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56557, 56516, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Marsh Creek Township adults…
Marsh Creek Township runs above MN on 10 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Marsh Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Marsh Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Marsh Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Marsh Creek Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Marsh Creek Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Marsh Creek 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.
Marsh Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen | D− | 43.4% | 18.3% | 23.9% | CDC place |
| Chief Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pembina Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waukon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bejou Township | — | — | — | — |
Chief Township, Pembina Township, Waukon Township and Bejou 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 Marsh Creek Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marsh Creek Township
Why doesn’t Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Marsh Creek Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Marsh Creek 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 Marsh Creek 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.