Where Spruce Hill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spruce Hill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56354, 56446, 56319, 56361. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spruce Hill Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Spruce Hill Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Spruce Hill Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Spruce Hill Township, and more people treating it
35.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Spruce Hill Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), 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 Spruce Hill Township’s likely range; Spruce Hill Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56354, 56446, 56319, 56361, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Spruce Hill Township adults…
Spruce Hill Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spruce Hill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Spruce Hill Township
No hospital or community health center in Spruce Hill 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 Spruce Hill 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).
How Spruce Hill Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Spruce Hill 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.
8.3% of Spruce Hill Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Spruce Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belle River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Miltona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burleene Township | — | — | — | — |
Eastern Township, Belle River Township, Miltona Township and Burleene 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 Spruce Hill Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spruce Hill Township
Why doesn’t Spruce Hill 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 Spruce Hill Township.
What hospital is closest to Spruce Hill Township?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Spruce Hill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spruce Hill 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.