Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Timothy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Timothy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56474, 56448. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Timothy Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Timothy Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Timothy Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Timothy Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Timothy Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Timothy Township
The closest emergency room is Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Timothy Township’s likely range; Timothy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56474, 56448, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Timothy Township adults…
Timothy 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Timothy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Timothy Township
No hospital or community health center in Timothy 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 Timothy 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 Timothy Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Timothy Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Timothy 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.
9.8% of Timothy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Timothy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Blind Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fifty Lakes | — | — | — | — | |
| Gail Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ponto Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manhattan Beach | — | — | — | — |
Blind Lake Township, Fifty Lakes, Gail Lake Township, Ponto Lake Township and Manhattan Beach: 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 Timothy Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Timothy Township
Why doesn’t Timothy 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 Timothy Township.
What hospital is closest to Timothy Township?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Timothy 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 Timothy 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.