Where Two Inlets Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Two Inlets Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56470, 56570. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Two Inlets Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Two Inlets Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Two Inlets Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Two Inlets Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Two Inlets Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Two Inlets Township, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.2% 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 Two Inlets Township’s likely range; Two Inlets Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56470, 56570, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Two Inlets Township adults…
Two Inlets Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Two Inlets Township
No hospital or community health center in Two Inlets 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 Two Inlets 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 Two Inlets Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
42 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Two Inlets Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Two Inlets 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.
8.9% of Two Inlets Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Two Inlets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Point Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arago Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Savannah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clover Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carsonville Township | — | — | — | — |
Osage Township, Pine Point Township, Arago Township, Savannah Township, Clover Township and Carsonville 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 Two Inlets Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Two Inlets Township
Why doesn’t Two Inlets 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 Two Inlets Township.
What hospital is closest to Two Inlets Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Two Inlets 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 Two Inlets 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.