Where Norton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55969, 55910, 55952. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norton Township
Norton Township is an older town
28% 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 Norton Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Norton Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Norton 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 ↓
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 Norton Township’s likely range; Norton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55969, 55910, 55952, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Norton Township adults…
Norton Township runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Norton Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Norton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Norton Township
No hospital or community health center in Norton 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 Norton 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Norton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Norton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Norton 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.
7.2% of Norton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Norton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altura | — | — | — | — | |
| Elba Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Utica Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Vernon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsdale Township | — | — | — | — |
Altura, Elba Township, Utica Township, Mount Vernon Township and Hillsdale 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 Norton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norton Township
Why doesn’t Norton 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 Norton Township.
What hospital is closest to Norton Township?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Norton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norton 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.