Where Northfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55057, 55053, 55018. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfield Township
Northfield Township is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Northfield Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Northfield Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Northfield 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 ↓
Fewer Northfield Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Northfield Township’s likely range; Northfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55057, 55053, 55018, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northfield Township adults…
Northfield Township runs below MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Northfield Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Northfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Northfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Northfield 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 Northfield 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Northfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Northfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Northfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Northfield 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.
Northfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | A | 31.9% | 7.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Bridgewater Township | A | 35% | 8.9% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Dennison | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheeling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sciota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warsaw Township | — | — | — | — |
Dennison, Wheeling Township, Waterford Township, Sciota Township and Warsaw 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 Northfield Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Northfield Township
Why doesn’t Northfield 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 Northfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Northfield Township?
Northfield Hospital in Northfield, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Northfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northfield 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.