Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cascade Township is healthier than 42%
Cascade Township beats Minnesota on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55901, 55906, 55960. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cascade Township
What’s behind Cascade Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cascade Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #70 of 271 in Minnesota. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Cascade Township’s median household income is $150,000; among the 2,741 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$188K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Cascade Township adults…
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Care in and near Cascade Township
No hospital or community health center in Cascade 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 Cascade 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Cascade Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Cascade Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cascade Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Cascade 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.
7.1% of Cascade Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cascade Township and the towns around it
Cascade Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Township | A | 36.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rochester | A− | 36.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Kalmar Township | A | 36.8% | 8.7% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Oronoco Township | A | 36.6% | 9.3% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Haverhill Township | A | 36% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cascade Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cascade Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cascade Township is better than Minnesota on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Cascade Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cascade Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%9.2–11.7 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.5–41.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.7–32.7 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.3–36.9 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.3–24.1 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.2–9.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.6–13.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18–24.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%26.1–34.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.5–7.6 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.5–76.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.1–72.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.6–78.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.6–74.6 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%76–86.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.4–27.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%23.6–31.1 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.2–21.8 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.2–11.4 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.7–9.3 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.6–27.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cascade Township
Is Cascade Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cascade Township is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #70 of 271 in Minnesota. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cascade Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 41.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cascade Township?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Cascade Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cascade Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.6%), 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 Cascade Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cascade 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.