Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Kerkhoven Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kerkhoven Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56271, 56289, 56215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kerkhoven Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Kerkhoven Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Kerkhoven Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Kerkhoven Township has no health insurance
10.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
More Kerkhoven Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Kerkhoven Township’s likely range; Kerkhoven Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56271, 56289, 56215, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kerkhoven Township adults…
Kerkhoven Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kerkhoven Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kerkhoven Township
No hospital or community health center in Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kerkhoven 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.
9.3% of Kerkhoven Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Kerkhoven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gilchrist Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norway Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Camp Lake Township, Hayes Township, Gilchrist Township and Norway Lake 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 Kerkhoven Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kerkhoven Township
Why doesn’t Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven Township.
What hospital is closest to Kerkhoven Township?
Centracare - Benson in Benson, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Kerkhoven 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 Kerkhoven 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.