Where Wahpeton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wahpeton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wahpeton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wahpeton
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Wahpeton
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.1%, vs 27% across Iowa. In all, Wahpeton runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wahpeton, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 86.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wahpeton keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 77.5%) and dentist visits (74.4% vs 66.8%). 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 Iowa figure falls outside Wahpeton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wahpeton adults…
Wahpeton runs below IA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Wahpeton is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wahpeton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wahpeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Wahpeton
No hospital or community health center in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton; ≈ 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 Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wahpeton adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Wahpeton does better than Iowa.
1 in 4 Wahpeton 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.
5.4% of Wahpeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Wahpeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Okoboji | — | — | — | — |
West Okoboji: 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 Wahpeton adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wahpeton
Why doesn’t Wahpeton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wahpeton.
What hospital is closest to Wahpeton?
Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Wahpeton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wahpeton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa 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.