Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chippewa Falls Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chippewa Falls Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56334. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chippewa Falls Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Chippewa Falls Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Chippewa Falls Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Chippewa Falls Township, and more people treating it
37.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chippewa Falls Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Chippewa Falls Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Chippewa Falls Township’s likely range; Chippewa Falls Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56334, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Chippewa Falls Township adults…
Chippewa Falls Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chippewa Falls Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Chippewa Falls Township
No hospital or community health center in Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Chippewa Falls Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Chippewa Falls 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.
8.5% of Chippewa Falls Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Chippewa Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | — | — | — | — | |
| Bangor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glenwood Township | B− | 39.4% | 12.6% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Barsness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gilchrist Township | — | — | — | — |
Sedan, Bangor Township, Barsness Township and Gilchrist 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 Chippewa Falls Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chippewa Falls Township
Why doesn’t Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls Township.
What hospital is closest to Chippewa Falls Township?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa Falls 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.