Where Walden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56474, 56472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walden Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walden Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Walden Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Walden Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Walden Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28%), 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 Walden Township’s likely range; Walden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56474, 56472, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walden Township adults…
Walden Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Walden Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Walden Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walden Township 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.
Care in and near Walden Township
No hospital or community health center in Walden 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 Walden 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 Walden Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walden Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Walden 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.
9.8% of Walden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Walden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine River Township | C | 37.6% | 14.9% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pine River | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — |
Bungo Township, Pine River and Wilson 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 Walden Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walden Township
Why doesn’t Walden 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 Walden Township.
What hospital is closest to Walden Township?
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Walden 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 Walden 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.