Where Moose Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moose Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56466, 56474. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moose Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Moose Lake Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Moose Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Moose Lake Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Moose Lake Township, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.5% 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 Moose Lake Township’s likely range; Moose Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56466, 56474, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moose Lake Township adults…
Moose Lake 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Moose Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Moose Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Moose Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Moose Lake 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% of Moose Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Moose Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meadow Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Poplar Township | — | — | — | — |
Bungo Township, Maple Township, Meadow Brook Township and Poplar 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 Moose Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moose Lake Township
Why doesn’t Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Moose Lake Township?
Lakewood Health System in Staples, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Moose Lake 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 Moose Lake 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.