Where Lake Belt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Belt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56121, 56127, 56171. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Belt Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Lake Belt Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Belt Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lake Belt Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lake Belt 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 ↓
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 Lake Belt Township’s likely range; Lake Belt Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56121, 56127, 56171, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Belt Township adults…
Lake Belt Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Belt Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake Belt 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 Lake Belt 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Belt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lake Belt Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake Belt 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.
7.4% of Lake Belt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake Belt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manyaska Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Fremont Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tenhassen Township | — | — | — | — |
Manyaska Township, Lake Fremont Township and Tenhassen 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 Lake Belt Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Belt Township
Why doesn’t Lake Belt 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 Lake Belt Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Belt Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont in Fairmont, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Lake Belt Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Belt 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.