Within Minnesota, Watab Township is healthier than 43% of graded towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Watab Township looks like Minnesota as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56367, 56379. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watab Township
Watab Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Watab Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Watab Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but only 43% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. 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 Watab Township’s likely range; Watab Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56367, 56379, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Watab Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Watab Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #154 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Watab Township’s median household income is $99,018; among the 8,741 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Watab Township
No hospital or community health center in Watab 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 Watab 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).
Out of every 100 Watab Township adults…
On every condition, Watab Township is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Watab Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Watab Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Watab Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Watab 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% of Watab Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Watab Township and the towns around it
Watab Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watab Township | B+ | 39.7% | 9.4% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brockway Township | B+ | 37% | 9.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Le Sauk Township | A− | 35% | 8.7% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Langola Township | B+ | 38.7% | 9.4% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mayhew Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sauk Rapids Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rice | A− | 39.1% | 6.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Mayhew Lake Township: not graded. Sauk Rapids 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 Watab Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Watab Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Watab Township is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Watab Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Watab Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.8–17 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10–12.9 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–17.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%32.9–46.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%26.2–33.2 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.2–36.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.9%19.3–24.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7.1–10.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.4–17.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.8–25.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.6–23.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%24.8–34.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.6–8.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.6–77.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.6–70.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.1–86.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.5–77.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.3–72.9 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.9–84.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.1–29.1 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%25–33.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.6–23.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%5.8–8.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.3–29.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.4–14.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Watab Township
Is Watab Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Watab Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #154 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Watab Township?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 46.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Watab Township?
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Watab Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Watab Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–8.1%), 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 Watab Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watab 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. 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.