Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Waubun residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waubun, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waubun. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waubun
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Waubun
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Waubun runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Waubun adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Waubun
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Waubun’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Waubun adults…
Waubun runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Waubun adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Waubun
No hospital or community health center in Waubun 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 Waubun; ≈ 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 Waubun adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waubun runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Waubun 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.
21.8% of Waubun adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Waubun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popple Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Popple Grove 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 Waubun adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waubun
Why doesn’t Waubun have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waubun.
What hospital is closest to Waubun?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 28.4 miles in a straight line from Waubun’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 Waubun.
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.