Where Mission Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mission Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56465, 56441, 56442. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mission Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Mission Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Mission Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mission Township, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mission Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Mission Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Mission Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.3% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% vs 85.3%). 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 Mission Township’s likely range; Mission Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56465, 56441, 56442, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mission Township adults…
Mission Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mission Township is an older town: 36% 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 Mission Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mission Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Mission Township
No hospital or community health center in Mission 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 Mission 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.
32 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mission Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mission Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Mission 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.
7.2% of Mission Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Mission 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | B+ | 37% | 12.2% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pelican Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crosslake | B | 36.1% | 13.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Breezy Point | A− | 37.2% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Wolford Township, Perry Lake Township and Pelican 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 Mission Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mission Township
Why doesn’t Mission 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 Mission Township.
What hospital is closest to Mission Township?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Mission Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mission 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.