Where Twin Lakes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Twin Lakes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56557, 56566. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Lakes Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Twin Lakes Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.6%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Twin Lakes Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Twin Lakes Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Twin Lakes Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (16.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 22.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Twin Lakes Township’s likely range; Twin Lakes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56557, 56566, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Twin Lakes Township adults…
Twin Lakes 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.
8.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.7% of Twin Lakes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Twin Lakes Township
No hospital or community health center in Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Twin Lakes Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Twin Lakes Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Twin Lakes 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.
Twin Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Township | — | — | — | — | |
| La Garde Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Elbow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roy Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| West Roy Lake | — | — | — | — |
Clover Township, La Garde Township, Little Elbow Township, Roy Lake and West Roy Lake: 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 Twin Lakes Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Twin Lakes Township
Why doesn’t Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes Township.
What hospital is closest to Twin Lakes Township?
Sanford Bagley Medical Center in Bagley, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes 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.