Where Ripley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ripley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56449, 56345, 56364. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripley Township
Ripley Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ripley 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ripley Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.3%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Ripley Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ripley 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 Ripley Township’s likely range; Ripley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56449, 56345, 56364, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ripley Township
No hospital or community health center in Ripley 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 Ripley 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).
Out of every 100 Ripley Township adults…
Ripley Township runs above MN on 6 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ripley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Ripley Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ripley 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.
8.3% of Ripley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ripley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Platte Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belle Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Mathias Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Ripley Township | B+ | 37.7% | 10.8% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Ripley | — | — | — | — |
Cushing Township, Green Prairie Township, Platte Township, Belle Prairie Township, St. Mathias Township and Fort Ripley: 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 Ripley Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ripley Township
Why doesn’t Ripley 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 Ripley Township.
What hospital is closest to Ripley Township?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Ripley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ripley 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.