Miller, Harrison, Farmhouse · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stanton Township is healthier than 35%
Stanton Township differs from Minnesota on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55009, 55018, 55065. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanton Township
What’s behind Stanton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanton Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Stanton Township’s median household income is $129,539; among the 4,600 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Stanton Township adults…
Stanton Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stanton Township
1 hospital in Stanton Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stanton 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.
6.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stanton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Stanton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Stanton 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.
6.5% of Stanton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Stanton Township and the towns around it
Stanton Township has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Township | A− | 35.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Randolph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cannon Falls Township | B+ | 35.5% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP 55009 |
| Cannon Falls | B | 36% | 10.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Sciota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Warsaw Township | — | — | — | — |
Randolph Township, Sciota Township and Warsaw 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 Stanton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stanton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stanton Township is better than Minnesota on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Stanton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stanton Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.4–18.1 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%29.9–41 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.9–36.7 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.3–38.3 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.7–27 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5–6.8 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7–10.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.9–27.4 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.9–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%27.2–37.6 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.7–78.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.6–71.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.5–73.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.7–83.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%20.2–26.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%24–31.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.8–23.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23.5–30.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–14 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–7.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 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 Stanton Township
Is Stanton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanton Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− 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 Stanton Township?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 41%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stanton Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls in Cannon Falls, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Stanton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Stanton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.1%), 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 Stanton 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 Stanton 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.