Where Meadow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meadow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56477, 56464. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meadow Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Meadow Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Meadow Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Meadow Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Meadow Township, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Meadow Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Meadow 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 Meadow Township’s likely range; Meadow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56477, 56464, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Meadow Township adults…
Meadow Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Meadow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Meadow Township
No hospital or community health center in Meadow 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 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 Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Meadow 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.
9.4% of Meadow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Meadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Eye Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shell River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Orton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Germany Township | — | — | — | — |
Red Eye Township, Shell River Township, Orton Township and North Germany 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 Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meadow Township
Why doesn’t Meadow 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Meadow Township?
Astera Health in Wadena, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Meadow Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meadow 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.