Where Dewald Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dewald Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56168, 56187. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dewald Township
More Dewald Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dewald Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.6%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (13% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 12.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Dewald Township has no health insurance
14% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
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 Dewald Township’s likely range; Dewald Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56168, 56187, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Dewald Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dewald Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Dewald Township adults…
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Care in and near Dewald Township
No hospital or community health center in Dewald 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 Dewald 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).
How Dewald Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dewald 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.
Dewald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Olney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ransom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Worthington Township, Olney Township, Ransom Township and Summit Lake 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 Dewald Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dewald Township
Why doesn’t Dewald 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 Dewald Township.
What hospital is closest to Dewald Township?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Dewald Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dewald Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Worthington in Worthington, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dewald 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.