Where Sugar Bush Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sugar Bush Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56569, 56575, 56521. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sugar Bush Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sugar Bush Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Sugar Bush Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sugar Bush Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (12.6% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 17.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Sugar Bush Township
22.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Sugar Bush Township’s likely range; Sugar Bush Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56569, 56575, 56521, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sugar Bush Township adults…
Sugar Bush Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sugar Bush Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sugar Bush Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.1% of Sugar Bush Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
36 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sugar Bush Township
No hospital or community health center in Sugar Bush 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 Sugar Bush 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 Sugar Bush Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sugar Bush Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sugar Bush Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Sugar Bush 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.
Sugar Bush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holmesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Callaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Height of Land Township | — | — | — | — |
Round Lake Township, Maple Grove Township, Eagle View Township, Holmesville Township, Callaway Township, Richwood Township and Height of Land 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 Sugar Bush Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sugar Bush Township
Why doesn’t Sugar Bush 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 Sugar Bush Township.
What hospital is closest to Sugar Bush Township?
Perham Health in Perham, 28.6 miles in a straight line from Sugar Bush Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sugar Bush 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.