Photo: Myotus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Morton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morton
Morton is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Morton’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 ↓
Dental care lags in Morton
61.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.4% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Morton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Morton
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.8%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Morton runs above Minnesota on four 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 Morton’s likely range.
Care in and near Morton
No hospital or community health center in Morton 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 Morton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Morton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Morton adults…
Morton 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Morton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Morton 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.
10.7% of Morton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Morton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Cooley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paxton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Falls Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — |
Birch Cooley Township, Paxton Township, Beaver Falls Township and Sherman 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 Morton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Morton
Why doesn’t Morton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morton.
What hospital is closest to Morton?
Centracare - Redwood in Redwood Falls, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Morton’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 Morton.
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.