Where Chatfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chatfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55923, 55935. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chatfield Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Chatfield Township
The closest emergency room is Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Obesity runs high in Chatfield Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (39%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 Chatfield Township’s likely range; Chatfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55923, 55935, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Chatfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Chatfield 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 Chatfield 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).
Out of every 100 Chatfield Township adults…
Chatfield Township runs above MN on 2 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chatfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Chatfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Chatfield 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.
6.7% of Chatfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Chatfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield | B+ | 38.3% | 9.4% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Fountain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pilot Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elmira Township | — | — | — | — |
Fountain Township, Pilot Mound Township, Jordan Township and Elmira 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 Chatfield Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chatfield Township
Why doesn’t Chatfield 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 Chatfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Chatfield Township?
Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Chatfield 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 Chatfield 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.