Where Otisco Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Otisco Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56093, 56072. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Otisco Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Otisco Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Otisco Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Otisco Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Otisco Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Otisco Township’s likely range; Otisco Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56093, 56072, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Otisco Township adults…
Otisco Township runs above MN on 5 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Otisco Township
No hospital or community health center in Otisco 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 Otisco 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 Otisco Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Otisco Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Otisco 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.
10% of Otisco Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Otisco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Township | C+ | 40.2% | 11.6% | 16.7% | ZIP 56093 |
| Lemond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Lemond Township, Wilton Township and New Richland 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 Otisco Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Otisco Township
Why doesn’t Otisco 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 Otisco Township.
What hospital is closest to Otisco Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca in Waseca, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Otisco 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 Otisco 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.