Where Kenneth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kenneth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56147. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenneth
Smoking is more common in Kenneth
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Kenneth
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), 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 Kenneth’s likely range; Kenneth’s figures come from ZIP code 56147, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Out of every 100 Kenneth adults…
Kenneth runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kenneth
No hospital or community health center in Kenneth 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 Kenneth; ≈ 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 Kenneth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Kenneth adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kenneth 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.
9.7% of Kenneth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Kenneth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Battle Plain Township | — | — | — | — |
Vienna Township and Battle Plain 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 Kenneth adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kenneth
Why doesn’t Kenneth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kenneth.
What hospital is closest to Kenneth?
Sanford Luverne Medical Center in Luverne, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Kenneth’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 Kenneth.
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.