Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Vining residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vining, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56588. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vining
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Vining
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Vining runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Vining, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Vining adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Vining’s likely range; Vining’s figures come from ZIP code 56588, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vining adults…
Vining runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vining adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Vining
No hospital or community health center in Vining 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 Vining; ≈ 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 Vining adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Vining 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.
7.8% of Vining adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Vining 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nidaros Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Folden Township | — | — | — | — |
Nidaros Township and Folden 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 Vining adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vining
Why doesn’t Vining have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vining.
What hospital is closest to Vining?
Astera Health in Wadena, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Vining’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 Vining.
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.