On CDC estimates, Greenfield Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Greenfield Township differs from Minnesota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55945, 55981. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenfield Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Greenfield Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Greenfield Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenfield Township, and more people treating it
35.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Greenfield Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 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 Greenfield Township’s likely range; Greenfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55945, 55981, 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 Greenfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenfield Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Greenfield Township’s median household income is $91,094; among the 9,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Greenfield Township adults…
Greenfield Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenfield Township is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Greenfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Greenfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Greenfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Greenfield 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 Greenfield 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.
5.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Greenfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Greenfield 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.
Greenfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Township | B | 37.8% | 12.4% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wabasha | B | 36.5% | 13.2% | 13% | CDC place |
| Minneiska Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Watopa Township | — | — | — | — |
Minneiska Township and Watopa 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 Greenfield Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greenfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greenfield Township is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Greenfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greenfield Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%14.6–20.3 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–14.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.4–45.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.5–14.3 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.5–40.1 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33–41.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.3–33.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.9–8.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.1–11 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.7–16.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.1–29.4 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.1–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%24.3–36.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.2–8.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.1–71.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.6–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.9–84.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.1–77 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%71.7–84.6 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.8–25.6 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.6%23–32.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.6–23 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.6–11.5 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.1–8.7 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.4–8.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.2–34 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12–16.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.5–14 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 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 Greenfield Township
Is Greenfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenfield Township is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greenfield Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 45.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenfield Township?
St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Greenfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Greenfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.1%), 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 Greenfield 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 Greenfield 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.