On CDC estimates, Haven Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Haven Township differs from Minnesota on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56304. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haven Township
Making ends meet is harder in Haven Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (11.9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 17.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Haven Township scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Haven Township’s C, from St. Cloud (B−) to Clear Lake Township (B+). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Haven Township
59.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Haven Township’s likely range; Haven Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56304, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Haven Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haven Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Haven Township’s median household income is $104,167; among the 7,956 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 6%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Haven Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Haven Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Haven Township and the towns around it
Haven Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Township | C | 43.6% | 11.6% | 18.5% | ZIP 56304 |
| St. Cloud | B− | 38.9% | 10.5% | 16% | CDC place |
| Palmer Township | B | 40.6% | 10.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clear Lake Township | B+ | 38.7% | 9.8% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Minden Township | B | 40.9% | 10% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haven Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Haven Township adults…
Haven Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haven Township
No hospital or community health center in Haven 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 Haven 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.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Haven Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Haven Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Haven 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haven Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haven Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haven Township is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Haven Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haven Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.1–23.8 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.3–15 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.9–20.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%38.7–48.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.3–35.7 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%29.2–34.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.8–24.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–7.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%6–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.9–20 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%26.3–33.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.1–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%27.6–34.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%69.6–75.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.9–62.1 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%77.4–81.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%71.3–75.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%63.3–69.7 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%71.6–81.1 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.6–28.1 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%29.4–36.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%21.2–26.4 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%18–22.9 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%13.4–16.8 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.7–13.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%31.4–38.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.7–19.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Haven Township
Is Haven Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haven Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haven Township?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.7% and 48.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haven Township?
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Haven Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haven Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.5%), 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 Haven Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haven 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.