Where Sand Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sand Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56680, 56636, 56659. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sand Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Sand Lake Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 18%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Sand Lake Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sand Lake Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Sand Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Sand Lake Township, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.6% 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 Sand Lake Township’s likely range; Sand Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56680, 56636, 56659, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sand Lake Township adults…
Sand Lake Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sand Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Sand Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Sand 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 Sand 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Sand Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Sand 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.
11.7% of Sand Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Sand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wirt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Jessie Township | — | — | — | — |
Max Township, Wirt Township and Lake Jessie 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 Sand Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sand Lake Township
Why doesn’t Sand 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 Sand Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Sand Lake Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Sand 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 Sand 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.