Where Parke Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parke Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56549. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parke Township
Parke Township is an older town
31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Parke Township with the state. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Parke Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health in Fargo, 28.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Parke Township’s likely range; Parke Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56549, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Parke Township adults…
On every condition, Parke Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Parke Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Parke Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Parke Township
No hospital or community health center in Parke 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 Parke 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Parke Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Parke Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Parke 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.
7.2% of Parke Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Parke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cormorant Township | B+ | 35.3% | 11.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Skree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tansem Township | — | — | — | — |
Eglon Township, Skree Township, Lake Park Township and Tansem 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 Parke Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Parke Township
Why doesn’t Parke 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 Parke Township.
What hospital is closest to Parke Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 28.9 miles in a straight line from Parke 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 Parke 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.