Where Nunda Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nunda Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56029, 56007, 56089, 56036. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nunda Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Nunda Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.4%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Nunda Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Nunda Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Nunda Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Nunda 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 Nunda Township, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.8% 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 Nunda Township’s likely range; Nunda Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56029, 56007, 56089, 56036, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nunda Township adults…
Nunda Township runs above MN on 7 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Nunda Township
No hospital or community health center in Nunda 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 Nunda 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 Nunda Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Nunda Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Nunda 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 Nunda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Nunda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmons | — | — | — | — | |
| Freeman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pickerel Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mansfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Emmons, Freeman Township, Pickerel Lake Township and Mansfield 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 Nunda Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nunda Township
Why doesn’t Nunda 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 Nunda Township.
What hospital is closest to Nunda Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Nunda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nunda 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.