Where Walcott Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walcott Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55021, 55049. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walcott Township
Making ends meet is harder in Walcott Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.4% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (12.9% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Walcott Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and obesity run high in Walcott Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Obesity is also above the state: 41.3%, vs 33.5% across Minnesota. In all, Walcott Township runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Walcott Township’s likely range; Walcott Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55021, 55049, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Walcott Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Walcott Township adults…
Walcott Township runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walcott Township
No hospital or community health center in Walcott 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 Walcott 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Walcott Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Walcott Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Walcott 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.
Walcott 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | C− | 42.5% | 12.8% | 19.1% | CDC place |
| Cannon City Township | C+ | 41% | 12.3% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Warsaw Township | C+ | 40.5% | 12% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Medford Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township and Medford 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 Walcott Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Walcott Township
Why doesn’t Walcott 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 Walcott Township.
What hospital is closest to Walcott Township?
Allina Health Faribault Medical Center in Faribault, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Walcott Township’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 Walcott 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.