Where Stoney Brook Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stoney Brook Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55720, 55711, 55779. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stoney Brook Township
Dental care lags in Stoney Brook Township
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Stoney Brook Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.3%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 11.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Stoney Brook Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Stoney Brook Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Stoney Brook Township’s likely range; Stoney Brook Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55720, 55711, 55779, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stoney Brook Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Stoney Brook Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Stoney Brook Township adults…
Stoney Brook Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stoney Brook Township
No hospital or community health center in Stoney Brook 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 Stoney Brook 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
6.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Stoney Brook Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stoney Brook Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Stoney Brook 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.
Stoney Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perch Lake Township | C+ | 39.5% | 12.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Arrowhead Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Culver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brevator Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Mahnomen | — | — | — | — |
Arrowhead Township, Culver Township and Mahnomen: 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 Stoney Brook Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stoney Brook Township
Why doesn’t Stoney Brook 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 Stoney Brook Township.
What hospital is closest to Stoney Brook Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Stoney Brook 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 Stoney Brook 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.