Where Third River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Third River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56681, 56630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Third River Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Third River Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.1%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Third River Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Third River Township
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.4% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Third River Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Third River Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 10 miles of trails across 5 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 Third River Township’s likely range; Third River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56681, 56630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Third River Township adults…
Third River Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Third 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.
10 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Third River Township
No hospital or community health center in Third 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 Third 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).
How Third River Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Third 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.
12.6% of Third River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Third 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Park Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Birch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Good Hope Township | — | — | — | — |
Moose Park Township, Birch Township and Good Hope 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 Third River Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Third River Township
Why doesn’t Third 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 Third River Township.
What hospital is closest to Third River Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Third 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 Third 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.