Photo: Pete unseth · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lyle Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyle Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55953, 55912. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyle Township
More Lyle Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Lyle Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lyle Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Lyle Township
The closest emergency room is Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Lyle Township’s likely range; Lyle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55953, 55912, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lyle Township adults…
Lyle Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lyle Township
No hospital or community health center in Lyle 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 Lyle 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 Lyle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lyle Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lyle 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.
10.2% of Lyle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyle | — | — | — | — | |
| Austin Township | — | — | — | — |
London Township, Lyle and Austin 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 Lyle Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyle Township
Why doesn’t Lyle 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 Lyle Township.
What hospital is closest to Lyle Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Lyle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyle 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.