Where Moose River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moose River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56724, 56737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moose River Township
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Moose River Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 12%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Moose River Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Moose River Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Moose River Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Moose River Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Moose River Township
The closest emergency room is Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 24 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 River Township’s likely range; Moose River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56724, 56737, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moose River Township adults…
Moose River Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moose River Township
No hospital or community health center in Moose River 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 River 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 Moose River 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Moose River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Moose River 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% of Moose River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Moose River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Linsell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Thief Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rollis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Whiteford Township | — | — | — | — |
Palmville Township, Linsell Township, Thief Lake Township, Rollis Township and Whiteford 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 River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moose River Township
Why doesn’t Moose River 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 River Township.
What hospital is closest to Moose River Township?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Moose River 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 River 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.