Where Lime Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lime Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56001, 56050, 56063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lime Township
Making ends meet is harder in Lime Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 11.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lime Township is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Lime Township with the state. Conditions ↓
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 Lime Township’s likely range; Lime Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56001, 56050, 56063, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Lime Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Lime Township adults…
Lime Township runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lime Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lime Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Lime Township
No hospital or community health center in Lime 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 Lime 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lime Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lime Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lime Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Lime 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.
Lime 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | B+ | 34.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Belgrade Township | A− | 33.3% | 9.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mankato Township | B+ | 34.2% | 9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Kasota Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jamestown Township | — | — | — | — |
Jamestown 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 Lime Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lime Township
Why doesn’t Lime 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 Lime Township.
What hospital is closest to Lime Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato in Mankato, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Lime Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lime Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Health Center in Mankato, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lime 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.