Where Holden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55946, 55053. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holden Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Holden Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Holden Township, and more people treating it
34.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Holden Township’s likely range; Holden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55946, 55053, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Holden Township adults…
Holden Township runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Holden Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Holden Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holden Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Holden Township
No hospital or community health center in Holden 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 Holden 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Holden Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Holden 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.
6.4% of Holden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Holden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanamingo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warsaw Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kenyon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheeling Township | — | — | — | — |
Wanamingo Township, Warsaw Township, Kenyon Township and Wheeling 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 Holden Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Holden Township
Why doesn’t Holden 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 Holden Township.
What hospital is closest to Holden Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls in Cannon Falls, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Holden 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 Holden 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.