Where Merton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55060, 55049, 55985, 55946. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merton Township
Out of every 100 Merton Township adults…
Merton Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Merton Township is an older town: 31% 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 Merton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Merton Township
No hospital or community health center in Merton 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 Merton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Merton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Merton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Merton 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 Merton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Merton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Falls Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellington Township | — | — | — | — |
Havana Township, Clinton Falls Township and Ellington 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 Merton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Merton Township
Why doesn’t Merton 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 Merton Township.
What hospital is closest to Merton Township?
Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Merton 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 Merton 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.