Where North Germany Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Germany Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56477, 56481. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Germany Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in North Germany Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, North Germany Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More North Germany Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in North Germany Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 North Germany Township’s likely range; North Germany Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56477, 56481, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Germany Township adults…
North Germany 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.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Germany Township
No hospital or community health center in North Germany 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 North Germany 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 North Germany Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How North Germany Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 North Germany 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.
9.5% of North Germany Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
North Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyons Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meadow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wing River Township | — | — | — | — |
Rockwood Township, Lyons Township, Meadow Township and Wing River 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 North Germany Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Germany Township
Why doesn’t North Germany 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 North Germany Township.
What hospital is closest to North Germany Township?
Astera Health in Wadena, 12.9 miles in a straight line from North Germany 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 North Germany 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.