Warren, William, Two Rivers House Site and McDougall, Peter, Farmstead · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bellevue Township is healthier than 42%
Bellevue Township trails Minnesota on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56373, 56345. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellevue Township
Bellevue Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Bellevue 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 ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bellevue Township’s lead shrinks
Bellevue Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 6,606 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Bellevue Township’s likely range; Bellevue Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56373, 56345, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Bellevue Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 43%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bellevue Township’s median household income is $113,958; among the 6,606 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Bellevue Township
No hospital or community health center in Bellevue 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 Bellevue 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).
Out of every 100 Bellevue Township adults…
On every condition, Bellevue Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Bellevue Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
7.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellevue Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Bellevue Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Bellevue 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.
7.8% of Bellevue Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bellevue Township and the towns around it
Bellevue Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Township | B+ | 36.8% | 10% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Swan River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Two Rivers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Falls Township | B− | 37.4% | 12.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Buckman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Langola Township | B+ | 38.7% | 9.4% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Royalton | A− | 35.6% | 8.8% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Swan River Township, Two Rivers Township and Buckman 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 Bellevue Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellevue Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellevue Township is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Bellevue Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellevue Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.7–18 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%30.9–42.6 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.8–11.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.7–34.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.9–36.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%21.2–26.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.5–9.5 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.3–18.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.7–27 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.3–22.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%27.4–37.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.7 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.3–77 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.7–69.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.5–86.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73–78.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.9–73.1 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.6–84.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.6–27.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%25–33.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.9–23.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9–12.7 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.5–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.1–30.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bellevue Township
Is Bellevue Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellevue Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 42.6%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellevue Township?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Bellevue Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellevue Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.7%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bellevue Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellevue 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.