Where Otter Tail Peninsula Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otter Tail Peninsula Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56633. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otter Tail Peninsula Township
Smoking is more common in Otter Tail Peninsula Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Otter Tail Peninsula Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (16.2% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Otter Tail Peninsula Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Otter Tail Peninsula Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Otter Tail Peninsula Township’s likely range; Otter Tail Peninsula Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56633, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Otter Tail Peninsula Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Otter Tail Peninsula Township adults…
Otter Tail Peninsula Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Otter Tail Peninsula Township
No hospital or community health center in Otter Tail Peninsula 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 Otter Tail Peninsula 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 Otter Tail Peninsula Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Otter Tail Peninsula Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Otter Tail Peninsula Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Otter Tail Peninsula 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.
Otter Tail Peninsula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilkinson 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 Otter Tail Peninsula Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Otter Tail Peninsula Township
Why doesn’t Otter Tail Peninsula 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 Otter Tail Peninsula Township.
What hospital is closest to Otter Tail Peninsula Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Otter Tail Peninsula 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 Otter Tail Peninsula 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.