Where Big Bend Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Bend Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56262, 56265, 56295. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Bend Township
Making ends meet is harder in Big Bend Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (12.7% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 11.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Big Bend Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.4%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Big Bend Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Big Bend Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Big Bend Township’s likely range; Big Bend Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56262, 56265, 56295, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Big Bend Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Big Bend Township adults…
Big Bend Township runs above MN on 6 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Big Bend Township
No hospital or community health center in Big Bend 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Big Bend Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Big Bend 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.
Big Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunsberg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Bank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mandt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kragero Township | — | — | — | — |
Tunsberg Township, West Bank Township, Mandt Township and Kragero 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 Big Bend Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Bend Township
Why doesn’t Big Bend 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 Big Bend Township.
What hospital is closest to Big Bend Township?
Chippewa County Hospital in Montevideo, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Big Bend 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 Big Bend 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.