Where Turner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turner Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Turner Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Turner Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Turner Township
The closest emergency room is Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 30 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (17 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Turner Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Turner Township, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.5% 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 Turner Township’s likely range; Turner Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55760, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Turner Township adults…
Turner Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Turner Township
No hospital or community health center in Turner 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 Turner 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Turner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Turner Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Turner 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.
9.7% of Turner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Turner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Township | C+ | 33.7% | 15% | 17.2% | ZIP 55760 |
| Cornish Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Libby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Balsam Township | — | — | — | — |
Cornish Township, Libby Township and Balsam 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 Turner Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turner Township
Why doesn’t Turner 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 Turner Township.
What hospital is closest to Turner Township?
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 30.0 miles in a straight line from Turner 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 Turner 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.