Where Helen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55336, 55370, 55339. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helen Township
Obesity, COPD and arthritis run high in Helen Township
42.6% of adults have obesity, vs 33.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Helen Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Helen Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Helen Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Helen Township’s likely range; Helen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55336, 55370, 55339, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Helen Township adults…
Helen Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Helen Township
No hospital or community health center in Helen 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 Helen 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 Helen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Helen Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Helen 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.
8.4% of Helen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Helen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe | C+ | 42.9% | 12% | 16% | CDC place |
| Glencoe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bergen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Isle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Auburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Young America Township | — | — | — | — |
Glencoe Township, Green Isle Township, New Auburn Township and Young America Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Bergen Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Helen Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Helen Township
Why doesn’t Helen 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 Helen Township.
What hospital is closest to Helen Township?
Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Helen 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 Helen 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.