Where Rushseba Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rushseba Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55069. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rushseba Township
Making ends meet is harder in Rushseba Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.2%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (12.6% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 11.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Rushseba Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 Rushseba Township’s likely range; Rushseba Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55069, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Rushseba Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Rushseba Township adults…
Rushseba Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rushseba Township
No hospital or community health center in Rushseba 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 Rushseba 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rushseba Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Rushseba Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Rushseba 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.
Rushseba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush City | B− | 40.8% | 9.8% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Nessel Township | B− | 37.6% | 11% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rock Creek | B− | 39% | 11% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Sunrise Township | B+ | 36.9% | 10.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rushseba Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rushseba Township
Why doesn’t Rushseba 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 Rushseba Township.
What hospital is closest to Rushseba Township?
Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Rushseba 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 Rushseba 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.