Where Fraser Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fraser Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56031, 56181, 56088. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fraser Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fraser Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Fraser Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Fraser Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Fraser Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Fraser Township’s likely range; Fraser Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56031, 56181, 56088, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fraser Township adults…
Fraser 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Fraser Township
No hospital or community health center in Fraser 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 Fraser 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 Fraser Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Fraser Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fraser 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.
10.3% of Fraser Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fraser 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | B− | 36.6% | 13% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Rutland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rolling Green Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waverly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fox Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Rutland Township, Rolling Green Township, Waverly Township and Fox Lake 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 Fraser Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fraser Township
Why doesn’t Fraser 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 Fraser Township.
What hospital is closest to Fraser Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont in Fairmont, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Fraser 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 Fraser 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.