Where Tara Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tara Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56231, 56249, 56244. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tara Township
Smoking is more common in Tara Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Heart disease runs high in Tara Township
1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.9% 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 Tara Township’s likely range; Tara Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56231, 56249, 56244, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Tara Township adults…
Tara Township runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tara Township
No hospital or community health center in Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Tara Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Tara 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.
8.2% of Tara Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Tara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clontarf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marysland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moore Township | — | — | — | — |
Clontarf Township, Fairfield Township, Marysland Township and Moore 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 Tara Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tara Township
Why doesn’t Tara 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 Tara Township.
What hospital is closest to Tara Township?
Centracare - Benson in Benson, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Tara 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 Tara 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.