Where Thief Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thief Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thief Lake Township
Thief Lake Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Thief Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Thief Lake Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.4%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Thief Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Thief Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Thief Lake Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% 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 Thief Lake Township’s likely range; Thief Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56737, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Thief Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Thief Lake 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 Thief Lake 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 Thief Lake Township adults…
Thief Lake Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thief Lake 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Thief Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Thief Lake 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.
7.5% of Thief Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Thief Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Poplar Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moose River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Como Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rollis Township | — | — | — | — |
Whiteford Township, Poplar Grove Township, Moose River Township, Como Township and Rollis 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 Thief Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thief Lake Township
Why doesn’t Thief Lake 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 Thief Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Thief Lake Township?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Thief Lake 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 Thief Lake 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.