Where Bigelow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bigelow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56187, 56117. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bigelow Township
1 in 6 working-age adults in Bigelow Township has no health insurance
17.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
More Bigelow Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bigelow Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.9%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (15.4% vs 9.3%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bigelow Township’s likely range; Bigelow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56187, 56117, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bigelow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Bigelow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Bigelow Township adults…
Bigelow Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bigelow Township
No hospital or community health center in Bigelow 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 Bigelow 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 Bigelow Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Bigelow 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.
Bigelow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Worthington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bigelow | — | — | — | — | |
| Ransom Township | — | — | — | — |
Indian Lake Township, Worthington Township, Bigelow and Ransom 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 Bigelow Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bigelow Township
Why doesn’t Bigelow 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 Bigelow Township.
What hospital is closest to Bigelow Township?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Bigelow Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bigelow Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Worthington in Worthington, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bigelow 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.