Where Washington Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55338, 55339, 56044, 56011. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Lake Township
Washington Lake Township is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Washington Lake Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Washington Lake Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Washington Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Washington Lake Township’s likely range; Washington Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55338, 55339, 56044, 56011, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington Lake Township adults…
On every condition, Washington Lake Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington Lake Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Lake Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Washington Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington Lake 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 Washington Lake 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Washington Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Washington Lake 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.
7.9% of Washington Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Washington Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Isle | — | — | — | — | |
| Jessenland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Faxon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Isle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Young America Township | — | — | — | — |
Green Isle, Jessenland Township, Faxon Township, Green Isle Township and Young America 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 Washington Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Lake Township
Why doesn’t Washington Lake 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 Washington Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Washington Lake Township?
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Washington Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Lake 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.