Where Salem Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salem Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56672, 56636. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salem Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Salem Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Salem Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Salem Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Salem Township, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.5% 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 Salem Township’s likely range; Salem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56672, 56636, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Salem Township adults…
Salem Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Salem Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Salem Township
No hospital or community health center in Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Salem 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.
11% of Salem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Salem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Torrey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Boy River Township | — | — | — | — |
Slater Township, Torrey Township and Boy River 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 Salem Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salem Township
Why doesn’t Salem 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 Salem Township.
What hospital is closest to Salem Township?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Salem 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 Salem 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.