Where White Earth Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Earth Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56589, 56569, 56591. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Earth Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in White Earth Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, White Earth Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in White Earth Township
55.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). White Earth Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in White Earth Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24%), 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 White Earth Township’s likely range; White Earth Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56589, 56569, 56591, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 White Earth Township adults…
White Earth Township runs above MN on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Earth 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.
5.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near White Earth Township
No hospital or community health center in White Earth 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 White Earth 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 White Earth Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, White Earth Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 White Earth 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.
19.1% of White Earth Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
White Earth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ogema | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Callaway Township, Ogema, Spring Creek Township, Maple Grove Township and Lake Grove 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 White Earth Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Earth Township
Why doesn’t White Earth 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 White Earth Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Earth 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.