Where Frankford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frankford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55936, 55975, 55967. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frankford Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Frankford Township
The closest emergency room is Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Frankford Township
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Frankford Township runs above Minnesota on three 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 Frankford Township’s likely range; Frankford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55936, 55975, 55967, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Frankford Township
No hospital or community health center in Frankford 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 Frankford 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 Frankford Township adults…
Frankford Township runs above MN on 5 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Frankford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Frankford Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Frankford 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.
7.3% of Frankford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Frankford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Meadow | A− | 35.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Racine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand Meadow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bennington Township | — | — | — | — |
Racine Township, Spring Valley Township, Grand Meadow Township and Bennington 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 Frankford Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Frankford Township
Why doesn’t Frankford 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 Frankford Township.
What hospital is closest to Frankford Township?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Frankford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frankford 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.