Dodd Ford Bridge · Photo: Jerry Mathiason · Public domainWhere Shelby Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shelby Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56010. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelby Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Shelby Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.7%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Shelby Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Shelby Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Shelby Township’s likely range; Shelby Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56010, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shelby Township adults…
Shelby Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelby Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Shelby Township
No hospital or community health center in Shelby 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 Shelby 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.
How Shelby Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Shelby 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.
7.9% of Shelby Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vernon Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winnebago City Township | — | — | — | — |
Pleasant Mound Township, Sterling Township, Vernon Center Township and Winnebago City 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 Shelby Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shelby Township
Why doesn’t Shelby 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 Shelby Township.
What hospital is closest to Shelby Township?
Madelia Health in Madelia, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Shelby 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 Shelby 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.