Where Pembina Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pembina Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56557, 56589. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pembina Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Pembina Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Pembina Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pembina Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pembina Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.5%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pembina Township’s likely range; Pembina Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56557, 56589, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pembina Township adults…
Pembina Township runs above MN on 9 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Pembina Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Pembina Township
No hospital or community health center in Pembina 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 Pembina 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 Pembina Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Pembina Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pembina Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Pembina 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.
Pembina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen | D− | 43.4% | 18.3% | 23.9% | CDC place |
| Rosedale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marsh Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fossum Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Popple Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Rosedale Township, Marsh Creek Township, Fossum Township and Popple Grove 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 Pembina Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pembina Township
Why doesn’t Pembina 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 Pembina Township.
What hospital is closest to Pembina Township?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Pembina 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 Pembina 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.