Where Fleming Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fleming Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55712, 55072, 55704. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fleming Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fleming Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Fleming Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fleming Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Fleming 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 Fleming Township, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Fleming Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), 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 Fleming Township’s likely range; Fleming Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55712, 55072, 55704, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fleming Township adults…
Fleming Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fleming Township
No hospital or community health center in Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Fleming Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fleming 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.
10.2% of Fleming Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fleming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Dosey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bruno Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Danforth Township | — | — | — | — |
Partridge Township, New Dosey Township, Bruno Township and Danforth 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 Fleming Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fleming Township
Why doesn’t Fleming 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 Fleming Township.
What hospital is closest to Fleming Township?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Fleming 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 Fleming 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.