Where Bullard Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bullard Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56479, 56481. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bullard Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bullard Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Bullard Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bullard Township
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Bullard Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 11 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Bullard Township’s likely range; Bullard Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56479, 56481, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bullard Township adults…
Bullard Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bullard 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.
11 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bullard Township
No hospital or community health center in Bullard 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 Bullard 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 Bullard Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Bullard 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.
11% of Bullard Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bullard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomastown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Byron Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyons Township | — | — | — | — |
Thomastown Township, Byron Township and Lyons 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 Bullard Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bullard Township
Why doesn’t Bullard 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 Bullard Township.
What hospital is closest to Bullard Township?
Lakewood Health System in Staples, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Bullard Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bullard 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.