Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Glencoe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glencoe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55336. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glencoe Township
Obesity, COPD and heart disease run high in Glencoe Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.5%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Glencoe Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Glencoe Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Glencoe Township has no health insurance
10.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. 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 Glencoe Township’s likely range; Glencoe Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55336, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glencoe Township adults…
Glencoe Township runs above MN on 6 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Glencoe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Glencoe Township
No hospital or community health center in Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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).
How Glencoe Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Glencoe 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.
9% of Glencoe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Glencoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe | C+ | 42.9% | 12% | 16% | CDC place |
| Sumter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Auburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Helen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rich Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Isle Township | — | — | — | — |
Sumter Township, New Auburn Township, Helen Township, Rich Valley Township and Green Isle 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 Glencoe Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glencoe Township
Why doesn’t Glencoe 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 Glencoe Township.
What hospital is closest to Glencoe Township?
Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Glencoe 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 Glencoe 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.