Where North Star Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Star Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56087, 56083. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Star Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in North Star Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, North Star Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Star Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
North Star Township is short on dental care and mental health care
North Star Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Star Township’s likely range; North Star Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56087, 56083, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Star Township adults…
North Star Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Star Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near North Star Township
No hospital or community health center in North Star 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 Star 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How North Star Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 North Star 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.
8.3% of North Star Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
North Star 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | B | 35.4% | 12.6% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Stately Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sundown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burnstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Charlestown Township | — | — | — | — |
Stately Township, Sundown Township, Burnstown Township and Charlestown 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 Star Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Star Township
Why doesn’t North Star 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 Star Township.
What hospital is closest to North Star Township?
Centracare - Redwood in Redwood Falls, 20.5 miles in a straight line from North Star 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 Star 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.