Where River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56750, 56754. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in River Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, River Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
River Township is short on primary care and mental health care
River 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 ↓
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 River Township’s likely range; River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56750, 56754, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 River Township adults…
River Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near River Township
No hospital or community health center in River 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 River 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 River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 River 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.
7.5% of River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gervais Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Browns Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Emardville Township | — | — | — | — |
River Falls Township, Gervais Township, Browns Creek Township and Emardville 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 River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in River Township
Why doesn’t River 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 River Township.
What hospital is closest to River Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 12.0 miles in a straight line from River 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 River 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.