Where Steamboat River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Steamboat River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56461, 56467. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Steamboat River Township
Steamboat River Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Steamboat River Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Steamboat River Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.9%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Steamboat River Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Steamboat River Township
The closest emergency room is Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Steamboat River Township’s likely range; Steamboat River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56461, 56467, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Steamboat River Township
No hospital or community health center in Steamboat River 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 Steamboat River 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 Steamboat River Township adults…
Steamboat River Township runs above MN on 6 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.
8.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Steamboat River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Steamboat River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Steamboat River 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.
8.1% of Steamboat River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Steamboat River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Thorpe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shingobee Township | B− | 36.3% | 14.9% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Akeley Township | — | — | — | — |
Lakeport Township, Thorpe Township and Akeley 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 Steamboat River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Steamboat River Township
Why doesn’t Steamboat River 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 Steamboat River Township.
What hospital is closest to Steamboat River Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Steamboat River 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 Steamboat River 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.