Where Madelia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Madelia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56062. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madelia Township
1 in 9 working-age adults in Madelia Township has no health insurance
11.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
More Madelia Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Madelia Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Madelia Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Madelia Township’s likely range; Madelia Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56062, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Madelia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Madelia Township
No hospital or community health center in Madelia 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 Madelia 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).
Out of every 100 Madelia Township adults…
Madelia Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Madelia Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Madelia 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.
8.6% of Madelia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Madelia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fieldon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Linden Township | — | — | — | — |
Riverdale Township, Fieldon Township, Lincoln Township and Linden 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 Madelia Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Madelia Township
Why doesn’t Madelia 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 Madelia Township.
What hospital is closest to Madelia Township?
Madelia Health in Madelia, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Madelia 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 Madelia 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.