Where Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55041. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lake Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Township, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.4% vs 85.3%). 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 Lake Township’s likely range; Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55041, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Township adults…
Lake Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake 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 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Lake 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.
6.1% of Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | B+ | 35.9% | 11.6% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Pepin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Pleasant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Florence Township | B | 36.7% | 12% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| West Albany Township | — | — | — | — |
Pepin Township, Mount Pleasant Township and West Albany 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 Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Township
Why doesn’t Lake 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Lake 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 Lake 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.