Where Northland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56721, 56762. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northland Township
Care in and near Northland Township
No hospital or community health center in Northland 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 Northland 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).
Out of every 100 Northland Township adults…
Northland Township runs above MN on 1 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Northland Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Northland 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.
9.8% of Northland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Northland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tabor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Esther Township | — | — | — | — |
Sandsville Township, Tabor Township and Esther 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 Northland Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northland Township
Why doesn’t Northland 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 Northland Township.
What hospital is closest to Northland Township?
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Northland 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 Northland 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.