Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Little Falls Township is healthier than 19%
Little Falls Township differs from Minnesota on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56345, 56373. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Falls Township
Little Falls Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Little Falls 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Little Falls Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Little Falls Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Little Falls Township trails towns with similar incomes
Little Falls Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 19% of the 7,421 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Little Falls Township, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% 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 Little Falls Township’s likely range; Little Falls Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56345, 56373, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Little Falls Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Falls Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 32%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Little Falls Township’s median household income is $108,333; among the 7,421 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 19%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Little Falls Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Care in and near Little Falls Township
No hospital or community health center in Little Falls 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 Little Falls 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).
Out of every 100 Little Falls Township adults…
Little Falls Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Falls 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Little Falls Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Little Falls 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.
10% of Little Falls Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Little Falls Township and the towns around it
Little Falls Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Township | B− | 37.4% | 12.3% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Little Falls | C+ | 37.5% | 12.9% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Bellevue Township | B+ | 36.8% | 10% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pike Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Swan River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belle Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Agram Township | — | — | — | — |
Pike Creek Township, Swan River Township, Belle Prairie Township and Agram 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 Little Falls Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little Falls Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little Falls Township is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Little Falls Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little Falls Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.2–21.3 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.8–44 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.6–14 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.8–39.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.2–40.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.3–31.6 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.8–13.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.2–19 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%22.9–31.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27.2–38.7 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.3–79.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.6–67.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.2–86.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.7–82 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%65.3–74.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71–84.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.1–28 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%24.6–33.6 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.7–24.1 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.5–15 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8–11.1 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.3–11.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27–34.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.8–16.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Little Falls Township
Is Little Falls Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Falls Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Little Falls Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 44%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little Falls Township?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Little Falls Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Little Falls Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.2%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Little Falls Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Falls 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.