Where Black Hammer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Hammer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55974, 55943, 55954. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Hammer Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Black Hammer Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Black Hammer Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Black Hammer Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Black Hammer Township
The closest emergency room is Winnmed in Decorah, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Black Hammer Township, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Black Hammer Township’s likely range; Black Hammer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55974, 55943, 55954, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Black Hammer Township adults…
Black Hammer Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Black Hammer Township is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Black Hammer Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Black Hammer Township
No hospital or community health center in Black Hammer 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 Black Hammer Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Hammer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Black Hammer Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Black Hammer 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 Black Hammer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Black Hammer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Caledonia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yucatan Township | — | — | — | — |
Spring Grove Township, Caledonia Township, Preble Township and Yucatan 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 Black Hammer Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Hammer Township
Why doesn’t Black Hammer 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 Black Hammer Township.
What hospital is closest to Black Hammer Township?
Winnmed in Decorah, 24.2 miles in a straight line from Black Hammer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Black Hammer 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.