Where Fountain Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fountain Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55935, 55965, 55990. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fountain Township
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Fountain Township
The closest emergency room is Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 23.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Fountain Township
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 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 Fountain Township’s likely range; Fountain Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55935, 55965, 55990, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Fountain Township
No hospital or community health center in Fountain 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 Fountain 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 Fountain Township adults…
Fountain Township runs above MN on 3 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Fountain Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Fountain Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fountain 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.
7.6% of Fountain Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carimona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston | C+ | 41% | 12.6% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Fillmore Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chatfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carrolton Township | — | — | — | — |
Carimona Township, Fillmore Township, Chatfield Township and Carrolton 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 Fountain Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fountain Township
Why doesn’t Fountain 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 Fountain Township.
What hospital is closest to Fountain Township?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Fountain 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 Fountain 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.