Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Nashwauk Township is healthier than 59%
Nashwauk Township trails Minnesota on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55769, 55775. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nashwauk Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Nashwauk Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.9%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Nashwauk Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Nashwauk Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More Nashwauk Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Nashwauk Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Nashwauk Township is healthier than 38%. Against the 8,967 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 Nashwauk Township’s likely range; Nashwauk Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55769, 55775, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Nashwauk Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nashwauk Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Nashwauk Township’s median household income is $60,192; among the 8,967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Nashwauk Township adults…
Nashwauk Township runs above MN on 8 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.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Nashwauk Township
No hospital or community health center in Nashwauk 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 Nashwauk 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nashwauk Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Nashwauk Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Nashwauk 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.
10.6% of Nashwauk Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Nashwauk Township and the towns around it
Nashwauk Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashwauk Township | C+ | 37.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Nashwauk | — | — | — | — | |
| Keewatin | — | — | — | — | |
| Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Pine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenway Township | B− | 36.5% | 13.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Balsam Township | — | — | — | — |
Nashwauk, Lawrence Township, Lone Pine Township and Balsam Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Keewatin: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nashwauk Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nashwauk Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nashwauk Township is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Nashwauk Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nashwauk Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.5–22.8 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.4 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%31.4–43.9 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.1–15.7 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.8–41.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.2–38.9 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.4–31.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–11 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.7–14.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.5–20.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.7–31.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.1–19.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.6%23.9–33.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.3–79 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.3–66 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.3–86.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.8–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.2–73 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%67.8–81.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.8–28.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%24.9–33.7 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.8–24.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.2–15.5 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.9–38.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Nashwauk Township
Is Nashwauk Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nashwauk Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nashwauk Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 43.9%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nashwauk Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Nashwauk Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nashwauk Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.3%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Nashwauk Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nashwauk 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.