Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Livonia Township is healthier than 21%
Livonia Township differs from Minnesota on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55398, 55330. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Livonia Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Livonia Township’s lead shrinks
Livonia Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 21% of the 3,852 towns with similar household incomes ($103K–$171K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Livonia Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Livonia Township doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Livonia Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (39.2%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Livonia Township
Livonia Township runs below Minnesota on stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). 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 Livonia Township’s likely range; Livonia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55398, 55330, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Livonia Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Livonia Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #157 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Livonia Township’s median household income is $137,000; among the 3,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($103K–$171K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Livonia Township is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 71% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Livonia Township adults…
Livonia Township runs below MN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Livonia Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Livonia Township
No hospital or community health center in Livonia 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 Livonia 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 Livonia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Livonia Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Livonia 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.
7.2% of Livonia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Livonia Township and the towns around it
Livonia Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia Township | B+ | 39.2% | 9% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Baldwin | — | — | — | — | |
| Stanford Township | B+ | 35.6% | 9.4% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Elk River | A− | 38.4% | 9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Orrock Township | B+ | 38.8% | 8.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| St. Francis | B | 37.6% | 9.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Baldwin: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Livonia Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Livonia Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Livonia Township is better than Minnesota on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Livonia Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Livonia Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13–16.6 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.2 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%34–44.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9%8–10.2 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.9–31.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.5–34.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.4–24 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.3–10.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.9–17 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.7–26.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%19.2–25.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.1%25.2–33.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.5–75.2 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%66.1–71.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.8–86.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.3–76.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63–70.7 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72.5–83.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.1–28.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.1–33.7 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%18–23.4 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.7–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%24–30.4 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.8–11.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.8–14.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Livonia Township
Is Livonia Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Livonia Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #157 of 271 in Minnesota. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Livonia Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 44.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Livonia Township?
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Livonia Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Livonia Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–7.9%), 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 Livonia Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Livonia 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.