Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Warroad is healthier than 89%
Warroad trails Minnesota on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warroad. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warroad
COPD and stroke run high in Warroad
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Warroad runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Warroad
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (6.9% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 10.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Warroad
The closest emergency room is Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Warroad is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Warroad is healthier than 52%. Against the 6,013 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
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 Warroad’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Warroad’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warroad is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 64% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Warroad’s median household income is $50,625; among the 6,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Warroad adults…
Warroad runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Warroad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Warroad
No hospital or community health center in Warroad 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 Warroad; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Warroad adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Warroad adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Warroad 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.
Warroad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warroad | B− | 36.1% | 11.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Lake Township | B− | 36.4% | 11.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warroad adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warroad
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warroad is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Warroad’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warroad | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%15.8–22 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29–43.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%27.7–35.5 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%29.6–37.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%21.5–27.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16–23.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.7–19.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22–31.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.4–22 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%26.3–39.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.5–10.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.4–78 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59–66.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.4–85.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%74.9–80.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.8–72.6 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.9–82.6 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.2–27.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.5–36.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20–27 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12–17.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9–12.6 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.5–12.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.5–36.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.7–16.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13–17.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.3–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Warroad
Is Warroad a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warroad is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warroad?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 43.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warroad?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Warroad’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Warroad have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.3%), 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 Warroad more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Warroad.
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.