Where Little Sauk Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Sauk Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56347, 56360, 56378. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Sauk Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Little Sauk Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Little Sauk Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Little Sauk Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Little Sauk Township has no health insurance
11.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. 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 Sauk Township’s likely range; Little Sauk Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56347, 56360, 56378, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Little Sauk Township adults…
Little Sauk Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Little Sauk Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Little Sauk Township
No hospital or community health center in Little Sauk 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 Sauk 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).
How Little Sauk Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Little Sauk 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.
10.8% of Little Sauk Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Little Sauk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kandota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Round Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Reynolds Township | — | — | — | — |
Gordon Township, Kandota Township, Round Prairie Township and Reynolds 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 Sauk Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Sauk Township
Why doesn’t Little Sauk 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 Little Sauk Township.
What hospital is closest to Little Sauk Township?
Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Little Sauk 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 Little Sauk 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.