Where Torning Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Torning Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Torning Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Torning Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Torning Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Torning Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Torning Township, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Torning Township’s likely range; Torning Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56215, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Torning Township adults…
Torning Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Torning Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Torning Township
No hospital or community health center in Torning 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 Torning 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 Torning Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Torning 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.
10.3% of Torning Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Torning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | C+ | 38.4% | 13.6% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Kildare Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Six Mile Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cashel Township | — | — | — | — |
Kildare Township, Six Mile Grove Township, Benson Township and Cashel 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 Torning Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Torning Township
Why doesn’t Torning 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 Torning Township.
What hospital is closest to Torning Township?
Centracare - Benson in Benson, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Torning 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 Torning 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.