Where Barsness Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barsness Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56381, 56334. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barsness Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Barsness Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Barsness Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Barsness Township, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Barsness Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Barsness 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 ↓
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 Barsness Township’s likely range; Barsness Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56381, 56334, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barsness Township adults…
Barsness Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barsness Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Barsness Township
No hospital or community health center in Barsness 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 Barsness 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Barsness Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Barsness 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% of Barsness Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Barsness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Forks Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Mounds Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chippewa Falls Township | — | — | — | — |
Rolling Forks Township, Blue Mounds Township and Chippewa Falls 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 Barsness Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barsness Township
Why doesn’t Barsness 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 Barsness Township.
What hospital is closest to Barsness Township?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Barsness 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 Barsness 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.