Where Riceville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riceville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56521, 56569, 56554. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riceville Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Riceville Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Riceville Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Riceville Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.8%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 15% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Riceville Township
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Riceville Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Riceville Township’s likely range; Riceville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56521, 56569, 56554, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Riceville Township adults…
Riceville Township runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Riceville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riceville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Riceville Township
No hospital or community health center in Riceville 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 Riceville 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.
5.4 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Riceville Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Riceville Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Riceville 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.
Riceville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Callaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cuba Township | — | — | — | — |
Atlanta Township, Spring Creek Township, Callaway Township, Hamden Township and Cuba 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 Riceville Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Riceville Township
Why doesn’t Riceville 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 Riceville Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riceville 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.