Where Vermilion Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vermilion Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55790. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vermilion Lake Township
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Vermilion Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.1%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Vermilion Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Vermilion Lake Township, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Vermilion Lake Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. 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 Vermilion Lake Township’s likely range; Vermilion Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55790, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vermilion Lake Township adults…
Vermilion Lake Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vermilion Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Vermilion Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Vermilion Lake 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 Vermilion Lake 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Vermilion Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Vermilion Lake 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.
7.9% of Vermilion Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Vermilion Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kugler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenwood Township | B− | 36.4% | 15.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pike Township | — | — | — | — |
Kugler Township and Pike 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 Vermilion Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vermilion Lake Township
Why doesn’t Vermilion Lake 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 Vermilion Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Vermilion Lake Township?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Vermilion Lake 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 Vermilion Lake Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vermilion Lake 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.