Splithand Township is a township in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census. Splithand Township took its name from Split Hand Creek.

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2better than MN·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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79.9%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 87.1%More adults getting cholesterol checkedMN 85.3% · better 8.1%More adults with heart diseaseMN 5.9% · worse

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Grand Itasca Clinic and HospitalGrand Rapids · 13.8 mi · ER

Scenic Rivers Health ServicesFloodwood · 23.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Splithand

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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 55744, 55793, 55752 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Splithand →

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

0Does Splithand flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Itasca County MapSplithand vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Nearest: Grand Rapids Area LibraryGrand Rapids · 13.5 miles · 35 hrs a week

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Splithand Wildwood Sago Blackberry

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