Where Rock Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rock Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56115. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rock Lake Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Rock Lake Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Rock Lake Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rock Lake Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Rock Lake 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 Rock Lake Township, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% 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 Rock Lake Township’s likely range; Rock Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56115, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rock Lake Township adults…
Rock Lake Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rock Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Rock 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 Rock 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rock Lake 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Rock Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Rock 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.
6.9% of Rock Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shelburne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyons Township | — | — | — | — |
Custer Township, Shelburne Township and Lyons 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 Rock Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rock Lake Township
Why doesn’t Rock 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 Rock Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Rock Lake Township?
Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Rock Lake 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 Rock 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.