Where Holmes City Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holmes City Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56327, 56343, 56308, 56349. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holmes City Township
Arthritis, cancer and heart disease run high in Holmes City Township
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Holmes City Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and arthritis, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Holmes City Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Holmes City Township’s likely range; Holmes City Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56327, 56343, 56308, 56349, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Holmes City Township adults…
Holmes City Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Holmes City Township is an older town: 33% 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 Holmes City 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.
6.7% of Holmes City Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Holmes City Township
No hospital or community health center in Holmes City 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 Holmes City 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Holmes City Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Holmes City Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Holmes City 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.
Holmes City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mary Township | B+ | 35.4% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Moe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Solem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ben Wade Township | — | — | — | — |
Moe Township, Solem Township and Ben Wade 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 Holmes City Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Holmes City Township
Why doesn’t Holmes City 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 Holmes City Township.
What hospital is closest to Holmes City Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Holmes City Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holmes City 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.