Where Morristown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morristown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55052, 56096, 56093, 55087. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morristown Township
Morristown Township is an older town
34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Morristown Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Morristown Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Morristown Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary 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 Morristown Township’s likely range; Morristown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55052, 56096, 56093, 55087, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Morristown Township adults…
On every condition, Morristown Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Morristown Township is an older town: 34% 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 Morristown Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Morristown Township
No hospital or community health center in Morristown 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 Morristown 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 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Morristown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Morristown Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Morristown 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.
7.1% of Morristown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Morristown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Township | C+ | 40.5% | 12% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Shieldsville Township | B | 38.1% | 11.8% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Waterville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blooming Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warsaw | — | — | — | — |
Waterville Township, Blooming Grove Township and Warsaw: 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 Morristown Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Morristown Township
Why doesn’t Morristown 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 Morristown Township.
What hospital is closest to Morristown Township?
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center in Faribault, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Morristown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morristown 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.