Where New Maine Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Maine Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Maine Township
New Maine Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
New Maine 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 ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from New Maine Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in New Maine Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Maine Township’s likely range; New Maine Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56738, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near New Maine Township
No hospital or community health center in New Maine 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 Maine 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Maine Township adults…
New Maine Township runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Maine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How New Maine Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 New Maine 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.
7.6% of New Maine Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
New Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Folden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spruce Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
New Folden Township, Spruce Valley Township, East Park Township and West Valley 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 Maine Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Maine Township
Why doesn’t New Maine 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 Maine Township.
What hospital is closest to New Maine Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 21.0 miles in a straight line from New Maine 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 Maine 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.