Where Bloomfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bloomfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55975, 55961. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomfield Township
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Bloomfield Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Obesity is also above the state: 41.1%, vs 33.5% across Minnesota. In all, Bloomfield Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Bloomfield Township
The closest emergency room is Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Bloomfield Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 13.1% 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 Bloomfield Township’s likely range; Bloomfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55975, 55961, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bloomfield Township adults…
Bloomfield Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bloomfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Bloomfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Bloomfield 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.
8.5% of Bloomfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bloomfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bennington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fillmore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Forestville Township, Bennington Township, Beaver Township, Fillmore Township and Spring Valley 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 Bloomfield Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bloomfield Township
Why doesn’t Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Bloomfield Township?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield 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.