Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Gilchrist Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilchrist Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56334, 56316. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilchrist Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Gilchrist Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Gilchrist Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gilchrist Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gilchrist Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Gilchrist 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 ↓
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 Gilchrist Township’s likely range; Gilchrist Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56334, 56316, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gilchrist Township adults…
Gilchrist Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilchrist Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Gilchrist Township
No hospital or community health center in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Gilchrist Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Gilchrist 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.
8.5% of Gilchrist Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Gilchrist 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Forks Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Johanna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kerkhoven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chippewa Falls Township | — | — | — | — |
Rolling Forks Township, Lake Johanna Township, Kerkhoven Township and Chippewa Falls 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 Gilchrist Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilchrist Township
Why doesn’t Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Township.
What hospital is closest to Gilchrist Township?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Gilchrist Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilchrist 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.