Where Beaver Falls Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beaver Falls Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56283, 56270. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaver Falls Township
Beaver Falls Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Beaver Falls Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Beaver Falls Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 12% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Beaver Falls Township
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Beaver Falls Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Beaver Falls Township’s likely range; Beaver Falls Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56283, 56270, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Beaver Falls Township
No hospital or community health center in Beaver Falls 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 Beaver Falls 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Beaver Falls Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaver Falls Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Beaver Falls Township adults…
Beaver Falls 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Beaver Falls Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Beaver Falls Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Beaver Falls 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.
Beaver Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Birch Cooley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Flora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Henryville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morton | — | — | — | — | |
| Redwood Falls | C+ | 37.5% | 13.1% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Paxton Township, Birch Cooley Township, Flora Township, Henryville Township and Morton: 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 Beaver Falls Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Beaver Falls Township
Why doesn’t Beaver Falls 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 Beaver Falls Township.
What hospital is closest to Beaver Falls Township?
Centracare - Redwood in Redwood Falls, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Beaver Falls 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 Beaver Falls 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.