Where South Harbor Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Harbor Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56359, 56386. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Harbor Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in South Harbor Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.8%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, South Harbor Township runs above Minnesota on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Harbor Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in South Harbor Township
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). South Harbor Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 South Harbor Township’s likely range; South Harbor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56359, 56386, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Harbor Township adults…
South Harbor Township runs above MN on 11 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.
12 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of South Harbor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near South Harbor Township
No hospital or community health center in South Harbor 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 South Harbor 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 South Harbor Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Harbor Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 South Harbor 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.
16.1% of South Harbor Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
South Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onamia | — | — | — | — | |
| Isle Harbor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kathio Township | D | 41.7% | 15.8% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| East Side Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Onamia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wealthwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Onamia, Isle Harbor Township, East Side Township, Onamia Township and Wealthwood 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 South Harbor Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Harbor Township
Why doesn’t South Harbor 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 South Harbor Township.
What hospital is closest to South Harbor Township?
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, 5.0 miles in a straight line from South Harbor 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 South Harbor 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.