Where Oshawa Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oshawa Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56082, 56074, 56003. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oshawa Township
Oshawa 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 Oshawa Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oshawa Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.7%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (8.7% vs 7.1%) is higher too. 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 Oshawa Township’s likely range; Oshawa Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56082, 56074, 56003, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oshawa Township adults…
Oshawa Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Oshawa 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 Oshawa Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Oshawa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Oshawa Township
No hospital or community health center in Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Oshawa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Oshawa Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oshawa Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Oshawa 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.
Oshawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasota Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Traverse Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belgrade Township | A− | 33.3% | 9.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| St. Peter | B+ | 33.6% | 9.4% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Granby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kasota | — | — | — | — |
Traverse Township, Granby Township and Kasota: 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 Oshawa Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oshawa Township
Why doesn’t Oshawa 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 Oshawa Township.
What hospital is closest to Oshawa Township?
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic in St. Peter, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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.