Where New Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56323, 56381. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Prairie Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in New Prairie Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.5%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, New Prairie Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
New Prairie Township is short on primary care and mental health care
New Prairie Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in New Prairie Township, and more people treating it
34.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 New Prairie Township’s likely range; New Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56323, 56381, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Prairie Township adults…
New Prairie Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in New Prairie 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 New Prairie 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 New Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How New Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 New Prairie 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.
7.1% of New Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
New Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Framnas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hodges Township | — | — | — | — |
White Bear Lake Township, Nora Township, Framnas Township, Walden Township and Hodges 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 New Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Prairie Township
Why doesn’t New Prairie 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 New Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to New Prairie Township?
Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, 11.2 miles in a straight line from New Prairie 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 New Prairie 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.