Where Oakland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56007, 55912, 56036. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakland Township
More Oakland Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oakland Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.3%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (11.3% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 11.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oakland Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Oakland Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Oakland Township’s likely range; Oakland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56007, 55912, 56036, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Oakland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Oakland Township adults…
Oakland Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oakland Township
No hospital or community health center in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Oakland Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Oakland 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.
Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Austin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moscow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayward Township | — | — | — | — |
London Township, Austin Township, Moscow Township and Hayward 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 Oakland Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakland Township
Why doesn’t Oakland 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 Oakland Township.
What hospital is closest to Oakland Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Oakland 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 Oakland 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.