Where Acton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Acton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56243, 56209, 55355. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Acton Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Acton Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Acton Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Acton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Acton Township’s likely range; Acton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56243, 56209, 55355, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Acton Township adults…
Acton Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Acton Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Acton Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Acton Township
No hospital or community health center in Acton 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 Acton 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Acton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Acton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Acton 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.
9.2% of Acton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Acton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City | — | — | — | — | |
| Danielson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Litchfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gennessee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Swede Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Grove City, Danielson Township, Litchfield Township, Gennessee Township and Swede 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 Acton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Acton Township
Why doesn’t Acton 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 Acton Township.
What hospital is closest to Acton Township?
Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Acton 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 Acton 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.