Where Irving Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Irving Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56273, 56288, 56362, 56209. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irving Township
Irving Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Irving Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Irving Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.4% vs 67.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Irving Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Irving Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills 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 Irving Township’s likely range; Irving Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56273, 56288, 56362, 56209, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Irving Township
No hospital or community health center in Irving 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 Irving 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 Irving Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Irving Township adults…
Irving Township runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Irving Township is an older town: 27% 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 Irving 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.
6.1% of Irving Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Irving Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Irving 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.
Irving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roseville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New London Township | A− | 37.7% | 10.7% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Harrison Township, Roseville Township and Union Grove 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 Irving Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Irving Township
Why doesn’t Irving 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 Irving Township.
What hospital is closest to Irving Township?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Irving 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 Irving 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.