Where Mamre Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mamre Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56279, 56252. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mamre Township
Mamre Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Mamre Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Mamre Township is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Mamre Township with the state. 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 Mamre Township’s likely range; Mamre Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56279, 56252, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Mamre Township
No hospital or community health center in Mamre 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 Mamre 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 Mamre Township adults…
Mamre Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mamre Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mamre Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mamre Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Mamre Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Mamre 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.
7.1% of Mamre Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Mamre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovre Township | B− | 41.4% | 12.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| St. Johns Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pillsbury Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Andrew Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arctander Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pennock | — | — | — | — |
St. Johns Township, Pillsbury Township, Lake Andrew Township, Arctander Township and Pennock: 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 Mamre Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mamre Township
Why doesn’t Mamre 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 Mamre Township.
What hospital is closest to Mamre Township?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Mamre Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mamre Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Willmar in Willmar, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mamre 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.