Where Georgetown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Georgetown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56546, 56574. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Georgetown Township
Georgetown Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Georgetown Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Georgetown Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Georgetown Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 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 Georgetown Township’s likely range; Georgetown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56546, 56574, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Georgetown Township
No hospital or community health center in Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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).
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 Georgetown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Georgetown Township adults…
Georgetown 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.
9.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Georgetown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Georgetown Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Georgetown 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.
Georgetown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kragnes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Viding Township | — | — | — | — |
Kragnes Township, Lee Township and Viding 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 Georgetown Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Georgetown Township
Why doesn’t Georgetown 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 Georgetown Township.
What hospital is closest to Georgetown Township?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Georgetown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Georgetown 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.