Where Oakland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56589. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakland Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Oakland Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Oakland Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oakland Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More Oakland Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 22.3% 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 Oakland Township’s likely range; Oakland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56589, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oakland Township adults…
Oakland Township runs above MN on 11 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Oakland Township
No hospital or community health center in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Oakland Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oakland Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Oakland 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.
19.5% of Oakland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Elbow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| La Garde Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twin Lakes | — | — | — | — |
Maple Grove Township, Little Elbow Township, Lake Grove Township, La Garde Township and Twin Lakes: 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 Oakland Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakland Township
Why doesn’t Oakland 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 Oakland Township.
What hospital is closest to Oakland Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Oakland 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 Oakland 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.