Where Solem Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Solem Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56343, 56339. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Solem Township
Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run high in Solem Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Solem Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Solem Township, and more people treating it
34.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Solem Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Solem Township’s likely range; Solem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56343, 56339, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Solem Township adults…
Solem Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Solem Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Solem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Solem Township
No hospital or community health center in Solem 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 Solem 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.
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Solem Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Solem 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.
Solem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holmes City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Land Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nora Township | — | — | — | — |
Urness Township, Holmes City Township, Land Township and Nora 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 Solem Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Solem Township
Why doesn’t Solem 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 Solem Township.
What hospital is closest to Solem Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Solem Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Solem 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.