Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Waterford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55057. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterford Township
COPD and stroke are less common in Waterford Township
Waterford Township runs below Minnesota on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.2% vs 5.4%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%) and diabetes (8.3% vs 10.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Waterford Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Waterford Township’s likely range; Waterford Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55057, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waterford Township adults…
Waterford Township runs below MN on 8 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.
5.4% of Waterford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Waterford Township
No hospital or community health center in Waterford 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 Waterford Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
8.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Waterford Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Waterford 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.
Waterford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | A | 31.9% | 7.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Northfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenvale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sciota Township | — | — | — | — |
Northfield Township, Greenvale Township and Sciota 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 Waterford Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterford Township
Why doesn’t Waterford 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 Waterford Township.
What hospital is closest to Waterford Township?
Northfield Hospital in Northfield, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Waterford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterford 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.