Where Shell River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shell River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56464, 56470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shell River Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shell River Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Shell River Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Shell River Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Shell River Township, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Shell River Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Shell 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 Shell River Township’s likely range; Shell River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56464, 56470, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shell River Township adults…
Shell River Township runs above MN on 8 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Shell River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Shell River Township
No hospital or community health center in Shell 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 Shell 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).
How Shell River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Shell 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.
9.5% of Shell River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Shell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blueberry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntersville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hubbard Township | — | — | — | — |
Meadow Township, Blueberry Township, Huntersville Township and Hubbard 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 Shell River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shell River Township
Why doesn’t Shell 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 Shell River Township.
What hospital is closest to Shell River Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Shell River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shell 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.