Where Nashville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nashville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56098, 56088, 56039. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nashville Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Nashville Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Nashville Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Nashville Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Nashville Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Nashville Township’s likely range; Nashville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56098, 56088, 56039, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nashville Township adults…
Nashville Township runs above MN on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Nashville Township
No hospital or community health center in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Nashville Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Nashville 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.
9.5% of Nashville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Nashville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winnebago City Township | — | — | — | — |
Center Creek Township, Westford Township and Winnebago City 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 Nashville Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nashville Township
Why doesn’t Nashville 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 Nashville Township.
What hospital is closest to Nashville Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont in Fairmont, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Nashville 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 Nashville 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.