Where Van Buren Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Van Buren Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55736. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van Buren Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Van Buren Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Van Buren Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Van Buren Township
58.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Van Buren Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Van Buren Township’s likely range; Van Buren Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55736, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Van Buren Township adults…
Van Buren Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Van Buren 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Van Buren Township
No hospital or community health center in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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).
How Van Buren Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Van Buren 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.
11.8% of Van Buren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Van Buren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Floodwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elmer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Halden Township | — | — | — | — |
Ness Township, Floodwood Township, Elmer Township and Halden 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 Van Buren Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Van Buren Township
Why doesn’t Van Buren 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 Van Buren Township.
What hospital is closest to Van Buren Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Van Buren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Van Buren Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Floodwood, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Van Buren 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.