Red Wing Waterworks · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Minnesota, Red Wing is healthier than 13% of graded towns
Red Wing differs from Minnesota on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Wing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Wing
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Red Wing
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), 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: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Red Wing runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Red Wing adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 23 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Red Wing, and more people treating it
36.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 78.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Red Wing is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Red Wing is healthier than 45%. Against the 10,235 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 60%. 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 Red Wing’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Red Wing’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Wing is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #235 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Red Wing’s median household income is $67,192; among the 10,235 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Red Wing adults…
Red Wing 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.
23 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Wing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Red Wing
No hospital or community health center in Red Wing 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 Red Wing; ≈ 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 Red Wing adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Red Wing 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 Red Wing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Red Wing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing | B− | 37.3% | 12.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Wacouta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hay Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Featherstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Welch Township | — | — | — | — |
Wacouta Township, Featherstone Township and Welch Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Hay Creek Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Wing adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Wing
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Wing is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Red Wing’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Wing | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.4–22.5 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%31.2–43.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–13.7 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.7–40.1 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.5–39.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.4–29.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.9–13.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14–18.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.6–32.9 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.2–39.7 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.4–78.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%59.5–66.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.7–86.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.2–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.9–74.1 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.4–82.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.3–26.9 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%25.1–33.4 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.9–25 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%11.6–16 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9–12 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.9–12.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.2–35.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.7–16.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%8–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 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 Red Wing
Is Red Wing a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Wing is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #235 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Wing?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 43.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Wing?
Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing in Red Wing, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Red Wing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Wing have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.8%), 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 Red Wing more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Wing.
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.