Where Redpath Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redpath Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56274, 56296, 56583. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redpath Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Redpath Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Redpath Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Redpath Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Redpath Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More Redpath Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Redpath Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.1% 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 Redpath Township’s likely range; Redpath Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56274, 56296, 56583, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Redpath Township adults…
Redpath Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Redpath Township
No hospital or community health center in Redpath 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 Redpath 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Redpath Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Redpath Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Redpath 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.
8.9% of Redpath Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Redpath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tintah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gorton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton Township | — | — | — | — |
Tintah Township, Gorton Township, Monson Township and Clifton 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 Redpath Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Redpath Township
Why doesn’t Redpath 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 Redpath Township.
What hospital is closest to Redpath Township?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Redpath 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 Redpath 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.