Where Ericson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ericson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56285, 56284. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ericson Township
Ericson Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ericson 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ericson Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ericson Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Ericson Township’s likely range; Ericson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56285, 56284, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ericson Township
No hospital or community health center in Ericson 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 Ericson 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 Ericson Township adults…
Ericson Township runs above MN on 7 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ericson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Ericson Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Ericson 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.
8.8% of Ericson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ericson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sacred Heart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rheiderland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crooks Township | — | — | — | — |
Wang Township, Sacred Heart Township, Rheiderland Township and Crooks 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 Ericson Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ericson Township
Why doesn’t Ericson 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 Ericson Township.
What hospital is closest to Ericson Township?
Avera Granite Falls in Granite Falls, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Ericson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ericson 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.