Where Steenerson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Steenerson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Steenerson Township
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Steenerson Township
The closest emergency room is Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 40.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Steenerson Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Steenerson Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Steenerson Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Steenerson Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. 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 Steenerson Township’s likely range; Steenerson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56727, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Steenerson Township
No hospital or community health center in Steenerson 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 Steenerson 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 Steenerson Township adults…
Steenerson Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Steenerson 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Steenerson Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Steenerson 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.
8.6% of Steenerson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Steenerson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamre Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Minnie Township | — | — | — | — |
Hamre Township and Minnie 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 Steenerson Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Steenerson Township
Why doesn’t Steenerson 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 Steenerson Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Steenerson 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.