Where Amherst Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Amherst Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55949, 55922, 55939. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Amherst Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Amherst Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Amherst Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Amherst Township, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Amherst Township
The closest emergency room is Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Amherst Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), 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 Amherst Township’s likely range; Amherst Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55949, 55922, 55939, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Amherst Township adults…
Amherst Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Amherst Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Amherst Township
No hospital or community health center in Amherst 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 Amherst 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Amherst Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Amherst 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.
8.9% of Amherst Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Amherst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Canton Township | — | — | — | — |
Preble Township, Preston Township, Holt Township and Canton 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 Amherst Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Amherst Township
Why doesn’t Amherst 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 Amherst Township.
What hospital is closest to Amherst Township?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Amherst Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Amherst 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.