Northwest Company Post · Photo: Jonathunder · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Royalton Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Royalton Township trails Minnesota on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55006, 55063, 55030. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Royalton Township
Royalton Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Royalton 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 stroke run high in Royalton Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Royalton Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Royalton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), 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 Royalton Township’s likely range; Royalton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55006, 55063, 55030, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Royalton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royalton Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 54% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Royalton Township’s median household income is $86,000; among the 10,319 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Royalton Township
No hospital or community health center in Royalton 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 Royalton 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 Royalton Township adults…
Royalton Township runs above MN on 7 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Royalton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Royalton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Royalton Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Royalton Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Royalton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Royalton Township and the towns around it
Royalton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Township | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pokegama Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Pine City Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.3% | 17.1% | ZIP 55063 |
| Nessel Township | B− | 37.6% | 11% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rock Creek | B− | 39% | 11% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Grass Lake Township | C+ | 36.6% | 11.7% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Royalton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Royalton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Royalton Township is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Royalton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Royalton Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%31.9–43.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32–38.5 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–38.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.1–29.2 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.5–10 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.8–14 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.9–30.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.8–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%27.8–37.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.7–9.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71.8–77.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59.5–65.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.8–86.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%75.1–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.2–70.9 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%70–81.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.9–28.9 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.1–34.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.4–25.1 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11–15.2 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.6–35.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.4–15.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Royalton Township
Is Royalton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royalton Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Royalton Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 43.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Royalton Township?
Welia Health in Mora, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Royalton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Royalton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.5%), 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 Royalton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Royalton 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.