Where Cushing Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cushing Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56443, 56345, 56475. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cushing Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cushing Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Cushing Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cushing Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cushing Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cushing Township, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cushing Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 13.1% 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 Cushing Township’s likely range; Cushing Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56443, 56345, 56475, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cushing Township adults…
Cushing Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cushing Township
No hospital or community health center in Cushing 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 Cushing 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cushing 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.
37 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cushing Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Cushing 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.
8.9% of Cushing Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cushing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scandia Valley Township | B− | 37.4% | 13.3% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Ripley | — | — | — | — | |
| Darling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turtle Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Ripley Township | B+ | 37.7% | 10.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Ripley Township, Fort Ripley, Darling Township, Turtle Creek Township, Parker Township and Green Prairie 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 Cushing Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cushing Township
Why doesn’t Cushing 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 Cushing Township.
What hospital is closest to Cushing Township?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Cushing 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 Cushing 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.