Where Kildare Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kildare Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56271, 56215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kildare Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Kildare Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Kildare Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kildare Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.7%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (11.7% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 10.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Kildare Township has no health insurance
12% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. 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 Kildare Township’s likely range; Kildare Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56271, 56215, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kildare Township adults…
Kildare Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Kildare Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kildare Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Kildare Township
No hospital or community health center in Kildare 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 Kildare 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kildare Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kildare 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.
Kildare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torning Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dublin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Camp Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Torning Township, Dublin Township, Hayes Township and Camp 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 Kildare Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kildare Township
Why doesn’t Kildare 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 Kildare Township.
What hospital is closest to Kildare Township?
Centracare - Benson in Benson, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Kildare 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 Kildare 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.