Sterling Congregational Church · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Sterling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56010, 56065. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling Township
Out of every 100 Sterling Township adults…
Sterling Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sterling Township is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sterling Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Sterling Township
No hospital or community health center in Sterling 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 Sterling 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterling Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sterling Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sterling 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.
7.9% of Sterling Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shelby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyra Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Delavan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winnebago City Township | — | — | — | — |
Mapleton Township, Shelby Township, Lyra Township, Delavan Township and Winnebago City 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 Sterling Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterling Township
Why doesn’t Sterling 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 Sterling Township.
What hospital is closest to Sterling Township?
United Hospital District in Blue Earth, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Sterling Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterling 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.