Where Moe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56332, 56315, 56327, 56343. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moe Township
Arthritis and cancer run high in Moe Township
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Moe Township runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Moe Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Moe Township’s likely range; Moe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56332, 56315, 56327, 56343, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moe Township adults…
Moe Township runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Moe Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Moe Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Moe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Moe Township
No hospital or community health center in Moe 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 Moe 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Moe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Moe Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Moe 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.
Moe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urness Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holmes City Township | — | — | — | — | |
| La Grand Township | B+ | 35% | 11% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Brandon Township | — | — | — | — |
Urness Township, Holmes City Township and Brandon 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 Moe Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moe Township
Why doesn’t Moe 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 Moe Township.
What hospital is closest to Moe Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Moe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moe 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.