Where Shotley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shotley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56650. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shotley Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Shotley Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Shotley Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Shotley Township
The closest emergency room is Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 37 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (19.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Shotley Township
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Shotley Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.9% 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 Shotley Township’s likely range; Shotley Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56650, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shotley Township adults…
Shotley Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shotley Township
No hospital or community health center in Shotley 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 Shotley 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 Shotley 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Shotley Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Shotley 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.
10.6% of Shotley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Shotley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Battle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waskish Township | — | — | — | — |
Woodrow Township, Battle Township and Waskish 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 Shotley Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shotley Township
Why doesn’t Shotley 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 Shotley Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shotley 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.