Where Caledonia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caledonia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55921, 55974. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caledonia Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Caledonia Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Caledonia Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Caledonia Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.1%), vs 22.3% 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 Caledonia Township’s likely range; Caledonia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55921, 55974, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Caledonia Township adults…
Caledonia Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
8.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Caledonia Township
No hospital or community health center in Caledonia 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 Caledonia Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caledonia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Caledonia Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Caledonia 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 Caledonia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Caledonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hammer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilmington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mayville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Caledonia | B | 34.7% | 11.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Sheldon Township | — | — | — | — |
Black Hammer Township, Wilmington Township, Mayville Township and Sheldon 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 Caledonia Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caledonia Township
Why doesn’t Caledonia 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 Caledonia Township.
What hospital is closest to Caledonia Township?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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.