Where Turtle River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turtle River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turtle River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turtle River
Arthritis, cancer and heart disease run high in Turtle River
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Turtle River runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Turtle River, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Turtle River keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.5% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (71.4% vs 67.5%). 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 Turtle River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Turtle River adults…
Turtle River runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turtle River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Turtle River
No hospital or community health center in Turtle River 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 Turtle River; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Turtle River adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Turtle River does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Turtle River 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.
6.5% of Turtle River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Turtle River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Hope Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle River Township | B | 37.4% | 10.3% | 16% | ZIP 56601 |
Port 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 Turtle River adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turtle River
Why doesn’t Turtle River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turtle River.
What hospital is closest to Turtle River?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Turtle River’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 Turtle River.
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.