Where Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley Township
Valley Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Valley 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Valley Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Valley Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Valley Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 28.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Valley Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.7% 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 Valley Township’s likely range; Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56727, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Valley 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 Valley 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).
Out of every 100 Valley Township adults…
Valley Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Valley 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.
8.6% of Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veldt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eckvoll Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Espelie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — |
Veldt Township, Eckvoll Township, Espelie Township, Benville Township and Lee 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 Valley Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley Township
Why doesn’t Valley 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 Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Valley Township?
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, 28.3 miles in a straight line from Valley 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 Valley 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.