Where Compton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Compton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56482, 56527, 56518. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Compton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Compton Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Compton Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Compton Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Compton Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More Compton Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Compton Township, and more people treating it
35% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Compton Township’s likely range; Compton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56482, 56527, 56518, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Compton Township adults…
Compton Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Compton Township
No hospital or community health center in Compton 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 Compton 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Compton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Compton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Compton Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Compton 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.
11.7% of Compton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Compton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadena | C− | 38.6% | 13.5% | 18% | CDC place |
| Deer Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oak Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bluffton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wadena Township | — | — | — | — |
Deer Creek Township, Oak Valley Township and Bluffton Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Wadena Township: the same community as Wadena, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Compton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Compton Township
Why doesn’t Compton 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 Compton Township.
What hospital is closest to Compton Township?
Astera Health in Wadena, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Compton 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 Compton 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.