Where Spang Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spang Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spang Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Spang Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Spang Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Spang Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 20.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Spang Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Spang Township’s likely range; Spang Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55748, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Spang Township adults…
Spang Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spang 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.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Spang Township
No hospital or community health center in Spang 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 Spang 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 Spang Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Spang 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% of Spang Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Spang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wildwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harris Township | B | 35.5% | 12.9% | 15.3% | ZIP 55744 |
Hill Lake Township and Wildwood 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 Spang Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spang Township
Why doesn’t Spang 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 Spang Township.
What hospital is closest to Spang Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Spang 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 Spang 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.