Where Orton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56477. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Orton Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), 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, Orton Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Orton Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Orton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Orton Township’s likely range; Orton Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56477, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Orton Township adults…
Orton 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Orton Township
No hospital or community health center in Orton 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 Orton 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 Orton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Orton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Orton 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.
9.3% of Orton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Orton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyons Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ansel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meadow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nimrod | — | — | — | — |
Huntersville Township, Lyons Township, Ansel Township, Meadow Township and Nimrod: 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 Orton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orton Township
Why doesn’t Orton 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 Orton Township.
What hospital is closest to Orton Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Orton 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 Orton 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.