Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ravenna Township is healthier than 36%
Ravenna Township differs from Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55033, 55089. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ravenna Township
What’s behind Ravenna Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenna Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 55%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ravenna Township’s median household income is $131,304; among the 4,408 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$164K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ravenna Township adults…
Ravenna Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ravenna Township
No hospital or community health center in Ravenna 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 Ravenna Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ravenna Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Ravenna Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ravenna 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.
6.5% of Ravenna Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ravenna Township and the towns around it
Ravenna Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna Township | A− | 35.5% | 10.3% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Welch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshan Township | A− | 35.3% | 10.2% | 12.9% | ZIP 55033 |
| Denmark Township | A− | 35.1% | 10.3% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hastings | A− | 35.5% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Welch 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 Ravenna Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ravenna Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ravenna Township is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Ravenna Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ravenna Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.2 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.5–16.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.8–39.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%29.3–34.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%33.1–38.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.6–26.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.1–9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.6–14.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20.6–26.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%25.8–31.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.8–7.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%73.2–78.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.9–72.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.8–88.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–80.8 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.8–73.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%74.6–83 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.9–26.8 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%26.1–32.1 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%8–10.7 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%25.2–30.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%11–13.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ravenna Township
Is Ravenna Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenna Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ravenna Township?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 39.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ravenna Township?
River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Ravenna Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ravenna Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–7.9%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ravenna Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ravenna 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.