Where Odin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Odin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56120, 56160. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odin Township
Heart disease, diabetes and COPD run high in Odin Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.8%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Odin Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Odin Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Odin Township has no health insurance
11.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
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 Odin Township’s likely range; Odin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56120, 56160, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Odin Township adults…
Odin 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Odin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Odin Township
No hospital or community health center in Odin 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 Odin 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 Odin Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Odin 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.
8.8% of Odin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Odin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin | — | — | — | — | |
| Butterfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mountain Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Odin, Butterfield Township, Long Lake Township and Mountain Lake 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 Odin Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Odin Township
Why doesn’t Odin 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 Odin Township.
What hospital is closest to Odin Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Odin 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 Odin 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.