Where Waskish Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waskish Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56685. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waskish Township
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Waskish Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Waskish Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Waskish Township, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 84.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Waskish Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Waskish Township
The closest emergency room is Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (23.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Waskish Township’s likely range; Waskish Township’s figures come from ZIP code 56685, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waskish Township adults…
Waskish Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waskish 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.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Waskish Township
No hospital or community health center in Waskish 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 Waskish 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 Waskish Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Waskish Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Waskish 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.
8.7% of Waskish Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Waskish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotley Township | — | — | — | — |
Shotley 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 Waskish Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waskish Township
Why doesn’t Waskish 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 Waskish Township.
What hospital is closest to Waskish Township?
Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Waskish 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 Waskish 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.