Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stanford Township is healthier than 46%
Stanford Township differs from Minnesota on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55040, 55398, 55070. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanford Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Stanford Township’s lead shrinks
Stanford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 7,972 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Stanford Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Stanford Township’s likely range; Stanford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55040, 55398, 55070, 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 Stanford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Stanford Township’s median household income is $104,107; among the 7,972 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Stanford Township adults…
Stanford Township runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stanford Township
No hospital or community health center in Stanford 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 Stanford 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 Stanford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Stanford Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stanford Township runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Stanford 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.
8.4% of Stanford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Stanford Township and the towns around it
Stanford Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Township | B+ | 35.6% | 9.4% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Athens Township | B+ | 32.9% | 9.6% | 16.7% | ZIP 55040 |
| Spencer Brook Township | B+ | 36.2% | 10.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford Township | B+ | 32.9% | 10.2% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| St. Francis | B | 37.6% | 9.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Livonia Township | B+ | 39.2% | 9% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stanford Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stanford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stanford Township is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Stanford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stanford Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.1–18.5 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%30.2–41.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26–32.4 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%28.5–35.3 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.4–24.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14–18.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.5–27.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.7%17.6–24 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%26.7–36 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%67.7–74.8 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.4–68.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81–85.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.5–76.6 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.5–71.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.5–81 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.7–29.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.6–35 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.8–26.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.9–14.2 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.4–11.7 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.4%6.9–10 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.7–31.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 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 Stanford Township
Is Stanford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stanford Township?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 41.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stanford Township?
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Stanford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stanford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.3%), 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 Stanford 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 Stanford 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.