Where Alden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56009, 56097. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alden Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Alden Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Alden Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Alden Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Alden Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Alden Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Alden Township, and more people treating it
35.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Alden Township’s likely range; Alden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56009, 56097, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alden Township adults…
Alden Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Care in and near Alden Township
No hospital or community health center in Alden 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 Alden 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 Alden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Alden Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Alden 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 Alden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Alden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conger | — | — | — | — | |
| Carlston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mansfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pickerel Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Foster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alden | — | — | — | — |
Conger, Carlston Township, Mansfield Township, Pickerel Lake Township, Foster Township and Alden: 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 Alden Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alden Township
Why doesn’t Alden 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 Alden Township.
What hospital is closest to Alden Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Alden Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alden 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.