Where Platte Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Platte Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56401, 56364, 56338. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Platte Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Platte Lake Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Platte Lake Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Platte Lake Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Platte Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Platte Lake Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Platte Lake Township’s likely range; Platte Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56401, 56364, 56338, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Platte Lake Township adults…
Platte Lake Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Platte Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Platte Lake 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 Platte Lake 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Platte Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Platte Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Platte Lake 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.
9.4% of Platte Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Platte Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pulaski Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Daggett Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Roosevelt Township, Pulaski Township, Daggett Brook Township, Maple Grove Township and Garrison 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 Platte Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Platte Lake Township
Why doesn’t Platte Lake 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 Platte Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Platte Lake Township?
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Platte Lake 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 Platte Lake 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.