Where Milford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56073, 56085. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Milford Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Milford Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Milford Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Milford Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental 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 Milford Township’s likely range; Milford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56073, 56085, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Milford Township adults…
Milford Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Milford Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Milford Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Milford Township
No hospital or community health center in Milford 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 Milford 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Milford Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Milford 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% of Milford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Newton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Ulm | B+ | 35.2% | 11.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Sigel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Home Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lafayette Township | — | — | — | — |
West Newton Township, Sigel Township, Home Township, Cottonwood Township and Lafayette 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 Milford Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Milford Township
Why doesn’t Milford 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 Milford Township.
What hospital is closest to Milford Township?
New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Milford 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 Milford 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.