Where Munch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Munch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55037, 55063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Munch Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Munch Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Munch Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Munch Township
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Munch Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Munch Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Munch Township’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 ↓
More Munch Township adults live with a disability
36% of adults live with a disability, vs 27.4% across Minnesota. The biggest difference is trouble walking: 16.9% vs 11.4%. Disability ↓
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 Munch Township’s likely range; Munch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55037, 55063, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Munch Township adults…
Munch Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Munch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Munch Township
No hospital or community health center in Munch 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 Munch 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Munch Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Munch Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Munch Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Munch 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.
12.4% of Munch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Munch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Barry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chengwatana Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mission Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Crosby Township, Barry Township, Chengwatana Township and Mission Creek Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Munch Township
Why doesn’t Munch 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 Munch Township.
What hospital is closest to Munch Township?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Munch 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 Munch 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.