Where St. Johns Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Johns Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56282, 56279, 56201, 56252. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Johns Township
St. Johns Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
St. Johns 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 ↓
Obesity runs high in St. Johns Township
2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.1%), vs 33.5% across Minnesota. 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 St. Johns Township’s likely range; St. Johns Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56282, 56279, 56201, 56252, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near St. Johns Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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).
Out of every 100 St. Johns Township adults…
St. Johns Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
St. Johns Township is an older town: 40% 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 St. Johns Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Johns Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How St. Johns Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 St. Johns 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.
8.8% of St. Johns Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
St. Johns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar | C+ | 42.6% | 12.7% | 16% | CDC place |
| Mamre Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pennock | — | — | — | — | |
| Willmar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Edwards Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woods Township | — | — | — | — |
Mamre Township, Pennock, Willmar Township, Edwards Township and Woods 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 St. Johns Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Johns Township
Why doesn’t St. Johns 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 St. Johns Township.
What hospital is closest to St. Johns Township?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, 7.6 miles in a straight line from St. Johns Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. Johns Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Willmar in Willmar, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Johns 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.