Where St. Mathias Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Mathias Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56449, 56401. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Mathias Township
St. Mathias Township is short on dental care and mental health care
St. Mathias Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease runs high in St. Mathias Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 St. Mathias Township’s likely range; St. Mathias Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56449, 56401, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near St. Mathias Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Mathias 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 St. Mathias 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).
Out of every 100 St. Mathias Township adults…
St. Mathias Township runs above MN on 2 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Mathias Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How St. Mathias Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 St. Mathias 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.
7.4% of St. Mathias Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
St. Mathias 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing Township | B | 38.1% | 11% | 16.2% | ZIP 56401 |
| Ripley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Daggett Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Ripley Township | B+ | 37.7% | 10.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Ripley Township and Daggett Brook 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 St. Mathias Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Mathias Township
Why doesn’t St. Mathias 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 St. Mathias Township.
What hospital is closest to St. Mathias Township?
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 12.9 miles in a straight line from St. Mathias Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Mathias 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.