Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, French Lake Township is healthier than 48%
French Lake Township differs from Minnesota on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55302, 55321, 55382. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in French Lake Township
Against towns with similar incomes, French Lake Township’s lead shrinks
French Lake Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 7,852 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis, COPD and heart disease run high in French Lake Township
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, French Lake Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in French Lake Township, and more people treating it
35.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 78.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 French Lake Township’s likely range; French Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55302, 55321, 55382, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind French Lake Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, French Lake Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). French Lake Township’s median household income is $104,940; among the 7,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 French Lake Township adults…
French Lake Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of French Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near French Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in French Lake 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 French Lake 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.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How French Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 French Lake 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.
7.5% of French Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
French Lake Township and the towns around it
French Lake Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Lake Township | B+ | 36.4% | 11.3% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Southside Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Kingston Township | B+ | 36.2% | 11% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Cokato Township | B | 36.8% | 11.2% | 15.3% | ZIP 55321 |
| Albion Township | B+ | 36.3% | 11.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of French Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for French Lake Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, French Lake Township is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside French Lake Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | French Lake Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.8–19.3 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32–41.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.4–38.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.3–39.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.2–29.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.3–16.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.2–26.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.4–20.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%26.3–34.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.8–79.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.8–71.5 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.4–81.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%67.4–74.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.1–81.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.7–27.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.5–32.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17.1–22.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.6–12.3 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.6–33.2 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.3–14.8 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 French Lake Township
Is French Lake Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, French Lake Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in French Lake Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 41.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to French Lake Township?
Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, 16.9 miles in a straight line from French Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in French Lake Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.5%), 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 French Lake Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in French Lake 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.