Where Ashley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56378, 56385. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashley Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ashley Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ashley Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ashley Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Ashley Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Ashley Township’s likely range; Ashley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56378, 56385, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ashley Township adults…
Ashley Township runs above MN on 7 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ashley Township
No hospital or community health center in Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Ashley Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ashley 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.
9.3% of Ashley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ashley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Raymond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sauk Centre Township | B− | 37.2% | 11.8% | 16.1% | ZIP 56378 |
| Westport Township | — | — | — | — |
West Union Township, Raymond Township and Westport 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 Ashley Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashley Township
Why doesn’t Ashley 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 Ashley Township.
What hospital is closest to Ashley Township?
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre in Sauk Centre, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Ashley 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 Ashley 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.