Where Sciota Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sciota Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55057, 55065. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sciota Township
Fewer Sciota Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Sciota Township
Sciota Township runs below Minnesota on COPD (4.5% vs 5.4%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Sciota Township’s likely range; Sciota Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55057, 55065, 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.
5.6% of Sciota Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Sciota Township adults…
Sciota Township runs below MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sciota Township
No hospital or community health center in Sciota 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 Sciota 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sciota Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sciota Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sciota 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.
Sciota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stanton Township | A− | 35.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Castle Rock Township | A− | 34.8% | 8.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Northfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Randolph Township, Waterford Township and Northfield 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 Sciota Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sciota Township
Why doesn’t Sciota 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 Sciota Township.
What hospital is closest to Sciota Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls in Cannon Falls, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Sciota 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 Sciota 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.