Charles Chapman House · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Bend Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
South Bend Township differs from Minnesota on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56001, 56055. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bend Township
Making ends meet is harder in South Bend Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.8%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (9.6% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 11.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
South Bend Township is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing South Bend Township with the state. 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 South Bend Township’s likely range; South Bend Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56001, 56055, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind South Bend Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bend Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). South Bend Township’s median household income is $87,500; among the 10,209 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of South Bend Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 South Bend Township adults…
South Bend Township runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Bend Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Bend Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near South Bend Township
No hospital or community health center in South Bend 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 South Bend 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.
6.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bend Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How South Bend Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Bend Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 South Bend 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.
South Bend Township and the towns around it
South Bend Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend Township | B+ | 34.4% | 9.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Belgrade Township | A− | 33.3% | 9.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mankato Township | B+ | 34.2% | 9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mankato | B+ | 34.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Skyline | — | — | — | — | |
| Rapidan Township | B+ | 34.7% | 10.3% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Judson Township | — | — | — | — |
Skyline and Judson 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 South Bend Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Bend Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Bend Township is better than Minnesota on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside South Bend Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Bend Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.2–12.9 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.2–20.2 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%28.8–40.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29%26–32.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.8%26.6–33.2 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.9–22.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%5–6.2 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.4–12.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.2–16 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.5–27.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%24.8–35.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.2–10 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%69.3–76.6 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.6–65.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.8%76.4–80.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%69.2–74.1 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.2–71.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.7–83.4 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.5–30.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.8–36.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18–24.1 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.8–17.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9–12.2 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.4–33.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in South Bend Township
Is South Bend Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Bend Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Bend Township?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 40.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Bend Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato in Mankato, 6.3 miles in a straight line from South Bend Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Bend Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in South Bend Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bend 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.