Where Moscow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moscow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55912, 56007, 56045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moscow Township
More Moscow Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Moscow Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.1%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (11.8% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 12.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Moscow Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Moscow Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. 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 Moscow Township’s likely range; Moscow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55912, 56007, 56045, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.1% of Moscow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Moscow Township adults…
Moscow Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Moscow Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Moscow Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Moscow Township
No hospital or community health center in Moscow 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 Moscow 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Moscow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Moscow Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Moscow 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.
Moscow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riceland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lansing Township | — | — | — | — |
Riceland Township, Oakland Township, Newry Township and Lansing 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 Moscow Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moscow Township
Why doesn’t Moscow 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 Moscow Township.
What hospital is closest to Moscow Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Moscow Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moscow 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.