Where Thunder Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thunder Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56672. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thunder Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Thunder Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Thunder Lake Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Thunder Lake Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Thunder Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 29.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Thunder Lake Township, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% 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 Thunder Lake Township’s likely range; Thunder Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56672, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Thunder Lake Township adults…
Thunder Lake Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Thunder Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Thunder 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 Thunder 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Thunder Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Thunder Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thunder Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Thunder 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.
9.3% of Thunder Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Thunder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trelipe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Smoky Hollow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Remer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Inguadona Township | — | — | — | — |
Crooked Lake Township, Trelipe Township, Smoky Hollow Township, Remer Township and Inguadona 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 Thunder Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thunder Lake Township
Why doesn’t Thunder 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 Thunder Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Thunder Lake Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 29.2 miles in a straight line from Thunder Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thunder 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.