Where Fillmore Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fillmore Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55990, 55975, 55935. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fillmore Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Fillmore Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Fillmore Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Fillmore Township
The closest emergency room is Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. 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 Fillmore Township’s likely range; Fillmore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55990, 55975, 55935, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fillmore Township adults…
Fillmore Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fillmore Township
No hospital or community health center in Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fillmore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Fillmore Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fillmore 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.
7.1% of Fillmore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fillmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forestville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fountain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloomfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Jordan Township, Forestville Township, Spring Valley Township, Fountain Township and Bloomfield 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 Fillmore Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fillmore Township
Why doesn’t Fillmore 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 Fillmore Township.
What hospital is closest to Fillmore Township?
Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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.