Where Green Meadow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Meadow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56545, 56510. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Meadow Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Green Meadow Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Green Meadow Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Green Meadow Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Green Meadow 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 ↓
Smoking is more common in Green Meadow Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Green Meadow Township’s likely range; Green Meadow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56545, 56510, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Green Meadow Township adults…
Green Meadow Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Meadow Township
No hospital or community health center in Green Meadow 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 Green Meadow 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Meadow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Green Meadow Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Green Meadow 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.
9.3% of Green Meadow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Green Meadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Ida Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McDonaldsville Township | — | — | — | — |
Strand Township, Lake Ida Township, Pleasant View Township, Spring Creek Township and McDonaldsville 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 Green Meadow Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Meadow Township
Why doesn’t Green Meadow 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 Green Meadow Township.
What hospital is closest to Green Meadow Township?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Green Meadow 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 Green Meadow 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.