Where Bancroft Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bancroft Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56007, 56016. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bancroft Township
More Bancroft Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bancroft Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Bancroft Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bancroft Township
61.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Bancroft Township’s likely range; Bancroft Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56007, 56016, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bancroft Township adults…
Bancroft Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bancroft Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Bancroft Township
No hospital or community health center in Bancroft 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 Bancroft 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).
How Bancroft Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Bancroft 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.
10.2% of Bancroft Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bancroft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | C+ | 36.4% | 13.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Clarks Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Bath Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manchester Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Albert Lea Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Riceland Township | — | — | — | — |
Clarks Grove, Bath Township, Manchester Township, Albert Lea Township and Riceland 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 Bancroft Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bancroft Township
Why doesn’t Bancroft 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 Bancroft Township.
What hospital is closest to Bancroft Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Bancroft 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 Bancroft 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.