Where San Francisco Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Francisco Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55315, 56011, 55322. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Francisco Township
Heart disease and stroke are less common in San Francisco Township
San Francisco Township runs below Minnesota on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.5% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and COPD (4.2% vs 5.4%). Conditions ↓
Fewer San Francisco Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. 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 San Francisco Township’s likely range; San Francisco Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55315, 56011, 55322, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 San Francisco Township adults…
San Francisco Township runs below MN on 9 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.
5.4% of San Francisco Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near San Francisco Township
No hospital or community health center in San Francisco 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 San Francisco Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of San Francisco Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How San Francisco Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 San Francisco 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.
San Francisco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Creek Township | B+ | 34.1% | 10% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Belle Plaine | A− | 33% | 8.9% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Louisville Township | A− | 32.7% | 9.5% | 13.5% | ZIP 55379 |
| Dahlgren Township | A | 33.1% | 8.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Faxon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hancock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carver | A | 32% | 7.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
St. Lawrence Township, Faxon Township and Hancock 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 San Francisco Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in San Francisco Township
Why doesn’t San Francisco 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 San Francisco Township.
What hospital is closest to San Francisco Township?
Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, 11.0 miles in a straight line from San Francisco Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Francisco Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jordan Dental Clinic in Jordan, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Francisco 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.