Where Lorain Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lorain Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56187, 56119. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lorain Township
More Lorain Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Lorain Township has no health insurance
17.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lorain Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Housing insecurity (15.6% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lorain Township’s likely range; Lorain Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56187, 56119, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lorain Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Lorain Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Lorain Township adults…
Lorain Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lorain Township
No hospital or community health center in Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lorain Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Lorain 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.
Lorain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | C | 38.8% | 12.9% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Hersey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Worthington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Indian Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ewington Township | — | — | — | — |
Hersey Township, Worthington Township, Indian Lake Township and Ewington 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 Lorain Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lorain Township
Why doesn’t Lorain 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 Lorain Township.
What hospital is closest to Lorain Township?
Sanford Worthington Medical Center in Worthington, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Lorain Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lorain Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Worthington in Worthington, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lorain 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.