On CDC estimates, Wakefield Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Wakefield Township differs from Minnesota on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56320, 56368. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wakefield Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Wakefield Township’s lead shrinks
Wakefield Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 7,421 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$135K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Wakefield Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.9% 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 Wakefield Township’s likely range; Wakefield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56320, 56368, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Wakefield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wakefield Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #124 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Wakefield Township’s median household income is $108,333; among the 7,421 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Wakefield Township is healthier than 54% of graded towns, against 76% nationally.
Out of every 100 Wakefield Township adults…
Wakefield Township runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wakefield Township
No hospital or community health center in Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wakefield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Wakefield Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wakefield 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.
6.7% of Wakefield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wakefield Township and the towns around it
Wakefield Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Township | A− | 35.3% | 10.7% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Munson Township | B | 36.6% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond | B | 36.2% | 10.8% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Collegeville Township | B+ | 35.3% | 10% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Luxemburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockville | A− | 35.4% | 10.3% | 13% | CDC place |
| Maine Prairie Township | B+ | 35.9% | 10.5% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Luxemburg 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 Wakefield Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wakefield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wakefield Township is better than Minnesota on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Wakefield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wakefield Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.7–18.2 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%30.8–40.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.6–35.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.7–39.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.3–7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.5–15.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.1–25.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.4–20.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%24.7–32.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.4–79.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.4–74 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.6–75.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74.2–84.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.2–27.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%24.9–32.5 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.7–23.4 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.9–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.7–9.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.4–8 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23.8–30.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.4–14 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11–14.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wakefield Township
Is Wakefield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wakefield Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #124 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wakefield Township?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 40.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wakefield Township?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Wakefield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Wakefield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.1%), 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 Wakefield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wakefield 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.