Where Bartlett Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bartlett Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56481, 56434, 56437, 56479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bartlett Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bartlett Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Bartlett Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bartlett Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bartlett Township
60.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.9% 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 Bartlett Township’s likely range; Bartlett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56481, 56434, 56437, 56479, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bartlett Township adults…
Bartlett Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bartlett Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bartlett Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bartlett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Bartlett Township
No hospital or community health center in Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bartlett Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Bartlett 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.
11.3% of Bartlett Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bartlett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Germania Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Staples Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stowe Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bertha Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aldrich | — | — | — | — |
Aldrich Township, Germania Township, Staples Township, Stowe Prairie Township, Bertha Township and Aldrich: 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 Bartlett Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bartlett Township
Why doesn’t Bartlett 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 Bartlett Township.
What hospital is closest to Bartlett Township?
Lakewood Health System in Staples, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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.