Where Powers Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Powers Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56435, 56452. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Powers Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Powers Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Powers Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Powers Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
In Powers Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 21.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. 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 Powers Township’s likely range; Powers Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56435, 56452, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Powers Township adults…
Powers Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Powers Township is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Powers Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Powers Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Powers Township
No hospital or community health center in Powers 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 Powers 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).
How Powers Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Powers Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Powers 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.
10% of Powers Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Powers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponto Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine River Township | C | 37.6% | 14.9% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Birch Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Ponto Lake Township, Deerfield Township and Birch Lake 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 Powers Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Powers Township
Why doesn’t Powers 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 Powers Township.
What hospital is closest to Powers Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Powers 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 Powers 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.