Where Stokes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stokes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56628. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stokes Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stokes Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Stokes Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stokes Township
61.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Stokes Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Stokes Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 16 miles of trails across 3 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 Stokes Township’s likely range; Stokes Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56628, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stokes Township adults…
Stokes Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stokes 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.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Stokes Township
No hospital or community health center in Stokes 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 Stokes 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 Stokes Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Stokes 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.
11.3% of Stokes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Stokes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Jessie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bigfork Township | — | — | — | — |
Marcell Township, Lake Jessie Township and Bigfork 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 Stokes Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stokes Township
Why doesn’t Stokes 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 Stokes Township.
What hospital is closest to Stokes Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Stokes Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stokes Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Bigfork, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stokes 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.