Where Hale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55381, 55350. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hale Township
Obesity, COPD and arthritis run high in Hale Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.3%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.3%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Hale Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hale Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Hale Township’s likely range; Hale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55381, 55350, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hale Township adults…
Hale Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hale Township is an older town: 30% 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 Hale Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Care in and near Hale Township
No hospital or community health center in Hale 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 Hale 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hale Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hale 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.
7.7% of Hale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsted Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stockholm Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rich Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hutchinson Township | B | 41.4% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
Winsted Township, Stockholm Township and Rich Valley 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 Hale Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hale Township
Why doesn’t Hale 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 Hale Township.
What hospital is closest to Hale Township?
Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Hale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hale 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.