Where Moyer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moyer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56249, 56208. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moyer Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Moyer Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Moyer Township runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Moyer Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Moyer Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Moyer Township’s likely range; Moyer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56249, 56208, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moyer Township adults…
Moyer Township runs above MN on 10 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.
Care in and near Moyer Township
No hospital or community health center in Moyer 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 Moyer 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 Moyer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Moyer Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Moyer 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.
11% of Moyer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Moyer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holloway | — | — | — | — | |
| Edison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marysland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shible Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Holloway, Edison Township, Marysland Township, Shible Township and Fairfield 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 Moyer Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moyer Township
Why doesn’t Moyer 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 Moyer Township.
What hospital is closest to Moyer Township?
Appleton Area Health in Appleton, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Moyer 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 Moyer 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.