Where Kanaranzi Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kanaranzi Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56129, 56156, 56158, 56173. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kanaranzi Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kanaranzi Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Kanaranzi Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Kanaranzi Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kanaranzi Township, and more people treating it
34.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.1% 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 Kanaranzi Township’s likely range; Kanaranzi Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56129, 56156, 56158, 56173, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kanaranzi Township adults…
Kanaranzi Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kanaranzi Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Kanaranzi Township
No hospital or community health center in Kanaranzi 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 Kanaranzi 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).
How Kanaranzi Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kanaranzi 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.
8.8% of Kanaranzi Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Kanaranzi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Magnolia Township | — | — | — | — |
Grand Prairie Township, Clinton Township, Westside Township and Magnolia 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 Kanaranzi Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kanaranzi Township
Why doesn’t Kanaranzi 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 Kanaranzi Township.
What hospital is closest to Kanaranzi Township?
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Kanaranzi 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 Kanaranzi 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.