Where Sharon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sharon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56058, 56057. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sharon Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sharon Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), 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, Sharon Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sharon Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Sharon Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Sharon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), 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 Sharon Township’s likely range; Sharon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56058, 56057, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sharon Township adults…
Sharon Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sharon Township
No hospital or community health center in Sharon 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 Sharon 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).
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 Sharon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sharon Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sharon 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Sharon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Sharon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ottawa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lexington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — |
Tyrone Township, Ottawa Township, Lexington Township and Cleveland 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 Sharon Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sharon Township
Why doesn’t Sharon 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 Sharon Township.
What hospital is closest to Sharon Township?
Minnesota Valley Health Center in Le Sueur, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Sharon 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 Sharon 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.