Where New Dosey Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Dosey Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55072. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Dosey Township
Dental care lags in New Dosey Township
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). New Dosey Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Dosey Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, New Dosey Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Dosey Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 New Dosey Township’s likely range; New Dosey Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55072, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Dosey Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 New Dosey Township adults…
New Dosey Township runs above MN on 8 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.
20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near New Dosey Township
No hospital or community health center in New Dosey 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 New Dosey 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 New Dosey Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Dosey Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 New Dosey 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.
15.5% of New Dosey Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
New Dosey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fleming Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickerson Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilma Township, Fleming Township, Park Township, Arna Township and Nickerson 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 New Dosey Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Dosey Township
Why doesn’t New Dosey 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 New Dosey Township.
What hospital is closest to New Dosey Township?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 22.0 miles in a straight line from New Dosey 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 New Dosey 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.