Where Pine Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56575. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Point Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pine Point Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Pine Point Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pine Point Township
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Pine Point Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pine Point Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), about twice the Minnesota rate. No reliable transportation (12.6% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (9.7% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 16.4% 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 Pine Point Township’s likely range; Pine Point Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56575, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pine Point Township adults…
Pine Point Township runs above MN on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Pine Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Pine Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Pine Point 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 Pine Point 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.
7.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pine Point Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pine Point Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Pine Point 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.
Pine Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Inlets Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Round Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carsonville Township | — | — | — | — |
Two Inlets Township, Pine Point, Round Lake Township, Forest Township and Carsonville 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 Pine Point Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Point Township
Why doesn’t Pine Point 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 Pine Point Township.
What hospital is closest to Pine Point Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Pine Point 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 Pine Point 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.