Photo: Michel Curi · CC BY 2.0Where Luverne Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Luverne Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56156. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Luverne Township
Out of every 100 Luverne Township adults…
Luverne Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Luverne Township
No hospital or community health center in Luverne 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 Luverne 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.
3.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Luverne Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Luverne Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Luverne 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.
8.4% of Luverne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Luverne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne | B | 35.8% | 11.7% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Beaver Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Magnolia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — |
Beaver Creek Township, Magnolia Township, Mound Township and Clinton 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 Luverne Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Luverne Township
Why doesn’t Luverne 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 Luverne Township.
What hospital is closest to Luverne Township?
Sanford Luverne Medical Center in Luverne, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Luverne 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 Luverne 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.