Where Shooks Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shooks Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56661, 56650, 56630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shooks Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shooks Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Shooks Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Shooks Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 32.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (9.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Shooks Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Shooks Township, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.2% 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 Shooks Township’s likely range; Shooks Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56661, 56650, 56630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shooks Township adults…
Shooks Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shooks Township
No hospital or community health center in Shooks 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 Shooks 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Shooks Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Shooks Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Shooks 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.
9.2% of Shooks Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Shooks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelliher Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hornet Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cormant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Langor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kelliher | — | — | — | — |
Kelliher Township, Hornet Township, Cormant Township, Langor Township and Kelliher: 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 Shooks Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shooks Township
Why doesn’t Shooks 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 Shooks Township.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shooks Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shooks 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.