Where Hudson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hudson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56308, 56334. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson Township
Out of every 100 Hudson Township adults…
Hudson Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hudson Township is an older town: 25% 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 Hudson Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hudson Township
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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 Hudson 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.
11 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hudson Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
7.4% of Hudson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hudson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alexandria | B+ | 34.9% | 10.8% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Leven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alexandria Township | B+ | 35% | 10.9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Mary Township | B+ | 35.4% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Westport Township | — | — | — | — |
Orange Township, Leven Township and Westport 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 Hudson Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hudson Township
Why doesn’t Hudson 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 Hudson Township.
What hospital is closest to Hudson Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Hudson 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 Hudson 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.