Where Wagner Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wagner Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wagner Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wagner Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wagner Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wagner Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Wagner Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% 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 Wagner Township’s likely range; Wagner Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wagner Township adults…
Wagner 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wagner Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Wagner Township
No hospital or community health center in Wagner 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 Wagner 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).
How Wagner Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wagner 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 Wagner Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wagner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millward Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kroschel Township | — | — | — | — |
Williams Township, Pine Lake Township, Millward Township and Kroschel 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 Wagner Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wagner Township
Why doesn’t Wagner 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 Wagner Township.
What hospital is closest to Wagner Township?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Wagner 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 Wagner 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.