Photo: Myotus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Onamia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onamia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56359. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onamia Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Onamia Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.8%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Onamia Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Onamia Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Onamia Township
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Onamia Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Onamia Township’s likely range; Onamia Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56359, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Onamia Township adults…
Onamia 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.
7.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Onamia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Onamia Township
No hospital or community health center in Onamia 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 Onamia 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 Onamia Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Onamia Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Onamia 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.
16.5% of Onamia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Onamia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia | — | — | — | — | |
| Lewis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bradbury Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Harbor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dailey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mudgett Township | — | — | — | — |
Onamia, Lewis Township, Bradbury Township, South Harbor Township, Dailey Township and Mudgett 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 Onamia Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onamia Township
Why doesn’t Onamia 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 Onamia Township.
What hospital is closest to Onamia Township?
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Onamia 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 Onamia 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.