On CDC estimates, Fredenberg Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Fredenberg Township beats Minnesota on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55803. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fredenberg Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Fredenberg Township’s lead shrinks
Fredenberg Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 5,014 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fredenberg Township is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Fredenberg Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Fredenberg Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Fredenberg Township’s likely range; Fredenberg Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55803, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Fredenberg Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredenberg Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 69%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fredenberg Township’s median household income is $125,398; among the 5,014 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Fredenberg Township adults…
On every condition, Fredenberg Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Fredenberg Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fredenberg Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Fredenberg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Fredenberg Township
No hospital or community health center in Fredenberg 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 Fredenberg 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.
18 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fredenberg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Fredenberg Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Fredenberg 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.
Fredenberg Township and the towns around it
Fredenberg Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredenberg Township · Gnesen Township | A− | 33.4% | 10.2% | 12.7% | ZIP 55803 |
| Canosia Township | A− | 33.2% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Lake Township | B+ | 35.6% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Fredenberg Township and Gnesen Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fredenberg Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fredenberg Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fredenberg Township is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Fredenberg Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fredenberg Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.7–16.9 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.7–38.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.2–33.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28.7–35.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.6–27.2 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.5–11.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.8–14.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.9–23.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.6–23.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.8–35.1 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.1–78.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%67.2–72.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.2–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.3–75.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%74.2–84 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.7–27.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27.8–34.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17.4–22.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.2–10 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.9–8 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.4–30.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fredenberg Township
Is Fredenberg Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredenberg Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fredenberg Township?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 55803, which Fredenberg Township shares with Gnesen Township) have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 38.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fredenberg Township?
St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Fredenberg Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fredenberg Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.3%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fredenberg Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+. The figures are ZIP code 55803’s, shared with Gnesen Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fredenberg 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.