Photo: Tony Webster · CC BY 2.0Where Becker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Becker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55308, 55309, 55319. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Becker Township
Binge drinking is the habit Becker Township doesn’t win on
23% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Becker Township
Becker Township runs below Minnesota on stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.7% vs 5.9%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 10.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Becker Township’s likely range; Becker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55308, 55309, 55319, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Becker Township adults…
Becker Township runs below MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Becker Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Becker Township
No hospital or community health center in Becker 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 Becker 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Becker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Becker Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Becker 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.
6.4% of Becker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Becker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becker | A− | 38% | 7.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Monticello | B+ | 37.1% | 9.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Santiago Township | B+ | 38.1% | 9.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Big Lake Township | A− | 38% | 8.4% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Orrock Township | B+ | 38.8% | 8.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Palmer Township | B | 40.6% | 10.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clear Lake Township | B+ | 38.7% | 9.8% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Becker Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Becker Township
Why doesn’t Becker 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 Becker Township.
What hospital is closest to Becker Township?
Centracare Health - Monticello in Monticello, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Becker 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 Becker 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.