Where Riverdale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riverdale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56062, 56081, 56056. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverdale Township
1 in 8 working-age adults in Riverdale Township has no health insurance
12.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
More Riverdale Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Riverdale Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.2%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (11.8% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.7%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Riverdale Township’s likely range; Riverdale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56062, 56081, 56056, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverdale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Riverdale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Riverdale Township adults…
Riverdale Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riverdale Township
No hospital or community health center in Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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).
How Riverdale Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Riverdale 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.
Riverdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madelia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosendale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Hanska Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nelson Township | — | — | — | — |
Madelia Township, Rosendale Township, Lake Hanska Township and Nelson 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 Riverdale Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Riverdale Township
Why doesn’t Riverdale 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 Riverdale Township.
What hospital is closest to Riverdale Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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.