Where North Hero Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Hero Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56180, 56166, 56152. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hero Township
Dental care lags in North Hero Township
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). North Hero Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
North Hero Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
North Hero 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in North Hero Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, North Hero Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Hero Township, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.7% 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 North Hero Township’s likely range; North Hero Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56180, 56166, 56152, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hero Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near North Hero Township
No hospital or community health center in North Hero 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 North Hero 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).
Out of every 100 North Hero Township adults…
North Hero Township runs above MN on 9 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How North Hero Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 North Hero 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.
9.8% of North Hero Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
North Hero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walnut Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Revere | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnsonville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamberton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springdale Township | — | — | — | — |
Ann Township, Walnut Grove, Revere, Johnsonville Township, Lamberton Township and Springdale 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 North Hero Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Hero Township
Why doesn’t North Hero 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 North Hero Township.
What hospital is closest to North Hero Township?
Sanford Tracy Medical Center in Tracy, 9.3 miles in a straight line from North Hero 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 North Hero 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.