Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Bertha Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bertha Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56437, 56446. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bertha Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bertha Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Bertha Township runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bertha Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bertha Township
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.5% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Bertha Township’s likely range; Bertha Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56437, 56446, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bertha Township adults…
Bertha Township runs above MN on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bertha Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Bertha Township
No hospital or community health center in Bertha 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 Bertha 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 Bertha Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bertha Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Bertha 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.
12.2% of Bertha Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Bertha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germania Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wykeham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stowe Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bartlett Township | — | — | — | — |
Germania Township, Wykeham Township, Woodside Township, Stowe Prairie Township and Bartlett 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 Bertha Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bertha Township
Why doesn’t Bertha 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 Bertha Township.
What hospital is closest to Bertha Township?
Astera Health in Wadena, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Bertha Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bertha 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.