Where Sherman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sherman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56266, 56270, 55333. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sherman Township
Sherman Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sherman Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sherman Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (9.3% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (7.4% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Sherman Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.7%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Sherman Township runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Sherman Township’s likely range; Sherman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56266, 56270, 55333, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Sherman Township
No hospital or community health center in Sherman 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 Sherman 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Sherman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Sherman Township adults…
Sherman Township runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
6.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Sherman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sherman Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sherman Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Sherman 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.
Sherman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Cooley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morgan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paxton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morton | — | — | — | — |
Birch Cooley Township, Morgan Township, Paxton Township, Eden Township and Morton: 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 Sherman Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sherman Township
Why doesn’t Sherman 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 Sherman Township.
What hospital is closest to Sherman Township?
Centracare - Redwood in Redwood Falls, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Sherman 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 Sherman 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.