How healthy is Norton Township?
Norton Township differs from Minnesota on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55969, 55910, 55952. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norton Township
Norton Township is an older town
28% 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 Norton Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Norton Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Norton 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 ↓
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 Norton Township’s likely range; Norton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55969, 55910, 55952, which may reach past town lines; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Norton Township adults…
Norton Township runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Norton Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Norton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Norton Township
No hospital or community health center in Norton 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 Norton 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Norton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Norton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Norton 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.
7.2% of Norton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Norton 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 494 people are less certain, so we show Norton Township's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Norton Township
| Measure | Norton Township | Likely range | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 33.8% | 30.3–37.4% | 31% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% | 30.7–38.2% | 33.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.1% | 30.6–42.1% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1% | 22.3–27.9% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Depression | 23.4% | 20.4–26.7% | 24.4% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 9.6% | 7.8–11.9% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10% | 9–11.2% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.6% | 8.7–10.6% | 8.5% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 9.6–12.6% | 10.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.2% | 5.3–7% | 5.4% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.7% | 6–7.6% | 5.9% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.4% | 3.1–3.8% | 3.1% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3% | 12–16.6% | 13.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 18.5% | 15.7–21.7% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 23.6% | 19.9–27.5% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2% | 24–34.7% | 29.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 75.1% | 71.6–78.4% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 66.9% | 63.5–70.2% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 86.3% | 84.5–88.1% | 85.3% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 70.1% | 65.6–74.2% | 68.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 78.6% | 71.9–84.4% | 78.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.1% | 76.2–81.7% | 76.1% | better |
| No health insurance | 7.5% | 6.2–9% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 29.4% | 25.4–33.6% | 31.2% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.4% | 17.5–23.6% | 21.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.9% | 13.2–16.8% | 15.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% | 14.1–18.8% | 16% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.2% | 10.8–13.9% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.1% | 8.3–12.1% | 11.4% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 8.4% | 7–9.8% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.3% | 4.6–6.1% | 5.7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 6.3% | 5.5–7.3% | 7.1% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 7.2% | 5.9–8.8% | 7.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7% | 25.1–32.6% | 27.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.8% | 10.9–14.7% | 11.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.6% | 11.1–14.2% | 12.8% | |
| Hearing | 7.8% | 6.9–8.7% | 6.8% | |
| Vision | 4% | 3.6–4.5% | 4% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.3% | 2.9–3.7% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 7% | 6.2–8% | 7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Norton Township door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Minnesota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Norton Township better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Norton Township by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Norton Township by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norton Township.
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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.