Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Jessenland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jessenland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jessenland Township
Jessenland Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Jessenland Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Jessenland Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Jessenland Township
1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 Jessenland Township’s likely range; Jessenland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56044, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Jessenland Township
No hospital or community health center in Jessenland 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 Jessenland 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Jessenland Township adults…
Jessenland Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jessenland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Jessenland Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Jessenland 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.
8.1% of Jessenland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Jessenland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arlington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Henderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tyrone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Faxon Township | — | — | — | — |
Blakeley Township, Arlington Township, Henderson Township, Washington Lake Township, Tyrone Township and Faxon 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 Jessenland Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jessenland Township
Why doesn’t Jessenland 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 Jessenland Township.
What hospital is closest to Jessenland Township?
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Jessenland 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 Jessenland 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.