Where Washington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56063, 56017, 56082. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
Washington Township is an older town
29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Washington Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Washington Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Washington Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Washington Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56063, 56017, 56082, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
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Washington Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Washington 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.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kasota Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jamestown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elysian Township | B+ | 36.1% | 12.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Cleveland Township and Jamestown 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Why doesn’t Washington 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 Washington Township.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
River's Edge Hospital & Clinic in St. Peter, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washington Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Health Center in Mankato, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington 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.