Where South Branch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Branch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56081, 56088, 56060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Branch Township
More South Branch Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in South Branch Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.6%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (11.8% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (7.1% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 10.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Branch Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, South Branch Township runs above Minnesota on five 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 South Branch Township’s likely range; South Branch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56081, 56088, 56060, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of South Branch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 South Branch Township adults…
South Branch Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Branch Township
No hospital or community health center in South Branch 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 Branch 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of South Branch Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How South Branch Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 South Branch 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 Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Antrim Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Rosendale Township, Antrim Township and Long Lake 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 Branch Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Branch Township
Why doesn’t South Branch 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 South Branch Township.
What hospital is closest to South Branch Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 7.8 miles in a straight line from South Branch 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 South Branch 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.