Where Polk Centre Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Polk Centre Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56750, 56701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Polk Centre Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Polk Centre Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Polk Centre Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Polk Centre Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Polk Centre Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Polk Centre Township, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Polk Centre Township’s likely range; Polk Centre Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56750, 56701, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Polk Centre Township adults…
Polk Centre Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Polk Centre Township
No hospital or community health center in Polk Centre 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 Polk Centre 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 Polk Centre Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Polk Centre Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Polk Centre 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.
7.8% of Polk Centre Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Polk Centre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wylie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Black River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bray Township | — | — | — | — |
Belgium Township, Wylie Township, Black River Township and Bray 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 Polk Centre Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Polk Centre Township
Why doesn’t Polk Centre 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 Polk Centre Township.
What hospital is closest to Polk Centre Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Polk Centre 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 Polk Centre 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.