Within Minnesota, Blue Hill Township is healthier than 38% of graded towns
Blue Hill Township trails Minnesota on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55371, 55398. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blue Hill Township
Minnesota sets a high bar
Blue Hill Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 38% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Blue Hill Township’s lead shrinks
Blue Hill Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 7,441 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Blue Hill Township’s likely range; Blue Hill Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55371, 55398, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Blue Hill Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blue Hill Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #168 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 35%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Blue Hill Township’s median household income is $108,113; among the 7,441 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Blue Hill Township adults…
Blue Hill Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Blue Hill Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Blue Hill Township
No hospital or community health center in Blue Hill 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 Blue Hill 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.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Blue Hill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Blue Hill Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Blue Hill 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.
7.7% of Blue Hill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Blue Hill Township and the towns around it
Blue Hill Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Township | B+ | 38.1% | 9.8% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Baldwin | — | — | — | — | |
| Santiago Township | B+ | 38.1% | 9.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Greenbush Township | B | 37.4% | 10.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Orrock Township | B+ | 38.8% | 8.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Baldwin: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blue Hill Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blue Hill Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blue Hill Township is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Blue Hill Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blue Hill Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%14–17.5 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.8–17.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%33.6–42.8 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.2–33.6 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.3–36 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.8–25 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.7–8.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.7–12.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21.5–27.5 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.9%18.5–23.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%26.6–34.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.7–75.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.4–69.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.9–86 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.5–77.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%64.3–71.1 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72.5–82.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%22.4–27.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%26.4–32.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.6–23.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.6–12.6 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%5.1–6.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.7–9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%26–31.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.4–15.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Blue Hill Township
Is Blue Hill Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blue Hill Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #168 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blue Hill Township?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 42.8%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blue Hill Township?
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Blue Hill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blue Hill Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.2%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Blue Hill Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blue Hill 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.