Where Minneota Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Minneota Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56150, 56143, 51360. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minneota Township
Minneota Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Minneota 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Minneota Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Minneota Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Minneota Township’s likely range; Minneota Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56150, 56143, 51360, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Minneota Township
No hospital or community health center in Minneota 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 Minneota 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 Minneota Township adults…
Minneota Township runs above MN on 5 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Minneota Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Minneota Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Minneota 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.
8.1% of Minneota Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Minneota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sioux Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Middletown Township, Hunter Township and Sioux Valley 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 Minneota Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Minneota Township
Why doesn’t Minneota 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 Minneota Township.
What hospital is closest to Minneota Township?
Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Minneota Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Minneota 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.