Where Big Stone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Stone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56278. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Stone Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Big Stone Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Big Stone Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Big Stone Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Stone Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Big Stone Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Big Stone Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Stone Township’s likely range; Big Stone Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56278, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Big Stone Township adults…
Big Stone Township runs above MN on 8 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 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Stone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Big Stone Township
1 hospital in Big Stone Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stone 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).
How Big Stone Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Big Stone 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.
9.3% of Big Stone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Big Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortonville | B− | 37.4% | 13.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Otrey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prior Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Almond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ortonville Township | — | — | — | — |
Otrey Township, Prior Township, Almond Township and Ortonville 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 Stone Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Stone Township
Why doesn’t Big Stone 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 Stone Township.
What hospital is closest to Big Stone Township?
Ortonville Area Health Services in Ortonville, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Big Stone 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 Stone 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.