Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Blooming Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blooming Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55917. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blooming Prairie Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Blooming Prairie Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Blooming Prairie Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Blooming Prairie Township, and more people treating it
34.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 78.7% 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 Blooming Prairie Township’s likely range; Blooming Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55917, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Blooming Prairie Township adults…
Blooming Prairie Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blooming Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Blooming Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Blooming Prairie 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 Blooming Prairie Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Blooming Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Blooming Prairie 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.
8.2% of Blooming Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Blooming Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Prairie | B | 37.3% | 11.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aurora Township | — | — | — | — |
Summit Township, Westfield Township and Aurora 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 Blooming Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blooming Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Blooming Prairie 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 Blooming Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Blooming Prairie Township?
Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Blooming Prairie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blooming Prairie 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.