Where Viding Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Viding Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56546, 56519, 56536. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Viding Township
Viding Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Viding Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in Viding Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
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 Viding Township’s likely range; Viding Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56546, 56519, 56536, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Viding Township
No hospital or community health center in Viding 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 Viding 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).
Out of every 100 Viding Township adults…
Viding Township runs above MN on 4 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 Viding Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Viding Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Viding 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.
7.3% of Viding Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Viding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morken Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mary Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Georgetown Township | — | — | — | — |
Felton Township, Morken Township, Mary Township and Georgetown 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 Viding Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Viding Township
Why doesn’t Viding 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 Viding Township.
What hospital is closest to Viding Township?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Viding Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Viding 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.