Where Nashua residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nashua, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56565. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nashua
Nashua is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Nashua’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 ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Nashua doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Nashua is behind on routine checkups
It trails Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (70.9% vs 74.8%), dentist visits (63.6% vs 67.5%) and cholesterol checks (82.5% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Nashua’s likely range; Nashua’s figures come from ZIP code 56565, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Nashua
No hospital or community health center in Nashua 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 Nashua; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nashua adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Nashua adults…
On every condition, Nashua is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
How Nashua adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Nashua 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.
7.9% of Nashua adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Nashua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Township | — | — | — | — |
Champion 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 Nashua adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nashua
Why doesn’t Nashua have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nashua.
What hospital is closest to Nashua?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Nashua’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 Nashua.
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.