Schroeder Lumber Company Bunkhouse · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Schroeder Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Schroeder Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55615, 55613, 55604. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schroeder Township
Cancer, heart disease and diabetes run high in Schroeder Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Schroeder Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Schroeder Township
The closest emergency room is North Shore Health in Grand Marais, 29.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is closer (10.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Schroeder Township, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Schroeder Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.8% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (71.9% vs 67.5%). 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 Schroeder Township’s likely range; Schroeder Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55615, 55613, 55604, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Schroeder Township adults…
Schroeder Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Schroeder Township
No hospital or community health center in Schroeder 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 Schroeder 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 Schroeder 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.
110 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Schroeder Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Schroeder Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Schroeder 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 Schroeder Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Schroeder Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tofte Township | — | — | — | — |
Tofte 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 Schroeder Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Schroeder Township
Why doesn’t Schroeder 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 Schroeder Township.
What hospital is closest to Schroeder Township?
North Shore Health in Grand Marais, 29.3 miles in a straight line from Schroeder 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 Schroeder 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.