Where Meadow Brook Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meadow Brook Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meadow Brook Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Meadow Brook Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Meadow Brook Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Meadow Brook Township, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Meadow Brook Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Meadow Brook Township’s likely range; Meadow Brook Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56466, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Meadow Brook Township adults…
Meadow Brook Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meadow Brook 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Meadow Brook Township
No hospital or community health center in Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Meadow Brook Township does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Meadow Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Township | — | — | — | — | |
| May Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moose Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Home Brook Township | — | — | — | — |
Byron Township, May Township, Moose Lake Township and Home Brook 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 Meadow Brook Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meadow Brook Township
Why doesn’t Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook Township.
What hospital is closest to Meadow Brook Township?
Lakewood Health System in Staples, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Meadow Brook 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 Meadow Brook 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.