Bridge No. L7075 · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hartford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hartford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56438, 56347. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hartford Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hartford Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Hartford Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hartford Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.9%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (11.2% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hartford Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), vs 22.3% 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 Hartford Township’s likely range; Hartford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56438, 56347, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hartford Township adults…
Hartford Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hartford Township is an older town: 27% 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 Hartford Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Hartford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hartford Township
No hospital or community health center in Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hartford Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Hartford 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.
Hartford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Elk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Iona Township | — | — | — | — |
Ward Township, Little Elk Township and Iona Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Long Prairie Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hartford Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hartford Township
Why doesn’t Hartford 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 Hartford Township.
What hospital is closest to Hartford Township?
Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Hartford 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 Hartford 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.