Where Battle Plain Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Battle Plain Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56128, 56147, 56134. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Plain Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Battle Plain Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Battle Plain Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Battle Plain Township, and more people treating it
35.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Battle Plain Township’s likely range; Battle Plain Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56128, 56147, 56134, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Battle Plain Township adults…
Battle Plain Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Battle Plain Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Battle Plain Township
No hospital or community health center in Battle Plain 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 Battle Plain 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Battle Plain Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Battle Plain 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.
8.1% of Battle Plain Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Battle Plain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Denver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vienna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osborne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kenneth | — | — | — | — |
Leota Township, Denver Township, Vienna Township, Osborne Township and Kenneth: 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 Battle Plain Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Battle Plain Township
Why doesn’t Battle Plain 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 Battle Plain Township.
What hospital is closest to Battle Plain Township?
Sanford Luverne Medical Center in Luverne, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Battle Plain 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 Battle Plain 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.