Where Stony River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stony River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55607, 55731, 55616, 55603. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stony River Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Stony River Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Stony River Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Stony River Township
The closest emergency room is Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Stony River Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Stony River Township’s likely range; Stony River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55607, 55731, 55616, 55603, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stony River Township adults…
Stony River Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stony River Township
No hospital or community health center in Stony 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 Stony 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Stony River 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.
500 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Stony River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Stony 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.
7.2% of Stony River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Stony 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Bay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Bay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Babbitt | C+ | 36.5% | 14% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Silver Creek Township | B | 35.5% | 12.5% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Fall Lake Township, Beaver Bay Township and Crystal Bay 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 Stony River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stony River Township
Why doesn’t Stony 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 Stony River Township.
What hospital is closest to Stony River Township?
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Stony 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 Stony 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.