Where Walters residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walters, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walters. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walters
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Walters
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Walters runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Walters adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Walters, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.3% 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 Walters’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Walters adults…
Walters runs above MN on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walters adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Walters
No hospital or community health center in Walters 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 Walters; ≈ 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 Walters adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Walters 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% of Walters adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Walters and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walters adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walters
Why doesn’t Walters have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walters.
What hospital is closest to Walters?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Walters’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walters.
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.