Arthyde Stone House · Photo: Mllwydmn · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Millward Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Millward Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56350, 55783. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millward Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Millward Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Millward Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Millward Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Millward Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Millward Township’s likely range; Millward Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56350, 55783, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Millward Township adults…
Millward 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.
33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Millward Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Millward Township
No hospital or community health center in Millward 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 Millward 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 Millward Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Millward 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.
9.8% of Millward Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Millward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pliny Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Birch Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| White Pine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wagner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bremen Township | — | — | — | — |
Pliny Township, Beaver Township, Birch Creek Township, White Pine Township, Wagner Township and Bremen 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 Millward Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Millward Township
Why doesn’t Millward 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 Millward Township.
What hospital is closest to Millward Township?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Millward 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 Millward 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.