Where Leaf Mountain Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leaf Mountain Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56524, 56588, 56326, 56315. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leaf Mountain Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Leaf Mountain Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Leaf Mountain Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Leaf Mountain Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Leaf Mountain Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Leaf Mountain Township
The closest emergency room is Alomere Health in Alexandria, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Leaf Mountain Township, and more people treating it
36.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Leaf Mountain Township’s likely range; Leaf Mountain Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56524, 56588, 56326, 56315, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Leaf Mountain Township adults…
Leaf Mountain Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Leaf Mountain Township
No hospital or community health center in Leaf Mountain 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 Leaf Mountain 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Leaf Mountain 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Leaf Mountain Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Leaf Mountain 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.
7.3% of Leaf Mountain Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Leaf Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Effington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nidaros Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millerville Township | — | — | — | — |
Eagle Lake Township, Effington Township, Nidaros Township and Millerville 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 Leaf Mountain Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leaf Mountain Township
Why doesn’t Leaf Mountain 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 Leaf Mountain Township.
What hospital is closest to Leaf Mountain Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Leaf Mountain Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leaf Mountain 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.