Where West Albany Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Albany Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55041, 55957, 55945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Albany Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in West Albany Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, West Albany Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer West Albany 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 West Albany Township’s likely range; West Albany Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55041, 55957, 55945, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Albany Township adults…
West Albany Township runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Albany Township is an older town: 28% 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 West Albany Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of West Albany Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near West Albany Township
No hospital or community health center in West Albany 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 West Albany 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of West Albany Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How West Albany Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 West Albany 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.
West Albany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glasgow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Gillford Township, Glasgow Township, Oakwood Township and Lake 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 West Albany Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Albany Township
Why doesn’t West Albany 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 West Albany Township.
What hospital is closest to West Albany Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City, 8.6 miles in a straight line from West Albany 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 West Albany 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.