Where Mitchell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mitchell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56594, 56514, 56553. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mitchell Township
Mitchell Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Mitchell 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 ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in Mitchell Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Mitchell Township runs above Minnesota on three 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 Mitchell Township’s likely range; Mitchell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56594, 56514, 56553, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Mitchell Township
No hospital or community health center in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell Township adults…
Mitchell Township runs above MN on 3 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Mitchell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Mitchell Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Mitchell 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.
6.9% of Mitchell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roberts Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nordick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deerhorn Township | — | — | — | — |
Manston Township, Roberts Township, Nordick Township and Deerhorn 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 Mitchell Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mitchell Township
Why doesn’t Mitchell 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 Mitchell Township.
What hospital is closest to Mitchell Township?
St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.