Where Swenoda Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swenoda Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56215, 56231. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swenoda Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Swenoda Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Swenoda Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Swenoda Township, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Swenoda Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Swenoda Township’s likely range; Swenoda Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56215, 56231, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Swenoda Township adults…
Swenoda Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swenoda 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Swenoda Township
No hospital or community health center in Swenoda 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 Swenoda 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 Swenoda Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Swenoda 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.
9% of Swenoda Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Swenoda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cashel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mandt Township | — | — | — | — |
West Bank Township, Cashel Township and Mandt 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 Swenoda Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swenoda Township
Why doesn’t Swenoda 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 Swenoda Township.
What hospital is closest to Swenoda Township?
Centracare - Benson in Benson, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Swenoda Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swenoda 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.