Photo: Ben Franske · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Waverly is healthier than 31%
Waverly differs from Minnesota on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waverly
Against towns with similar incomes, Waverly’s lead shrinks
Waverly is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 6,828 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Waverly doesn’t win on
21.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Waverly sleeps less
34.4% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 29.2% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Waverly
Waverly runs below Minnesota on cancer (6.5% vs 8.5%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Waverly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Waverly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Waverly’s median household income is $112,222; among the 6,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Waverly adults…
Waverly runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Waverly residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Waverly
No hospital or community health center in Waverly 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 Waverly; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Waverly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Waverly adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Waverly runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Waverly 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.
9.9% of Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Waverly and the towns around it
Waverly’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | B | 38.2% | 9% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Woodland Township | B | 37.9% | 9.8% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Marysville Township | B+ | 37.6% | 10.1% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Montrose | B | 38.3% | 8.4% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waverly adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waverly
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waverly is better than Minnesota on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Waverly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waverly | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%13.9–20.2 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.5–20.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%33.2–43.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.5 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.5–32.5 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%28–34 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.5%18.3–22.8 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.3–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.7–13 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.1–20.4 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.4–26.9 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%18.2–24.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.9–39.1 | 29.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.4–11.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.1–75.2 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.8–66.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.5–84.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%67.5–73.8 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%61.1–69.4 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.1–81 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.7–30.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%27.3–35.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.2–25 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.2–16.6 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.1–13.6 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.7–9.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.5–12.6 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%24.1–32.9 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.6–12.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%12.6–17.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.7 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 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 Waverly
Is Waverly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waverly is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waverly?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 43.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waverly?
Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Waverly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waverly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–11.3%), 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 Waverly more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waverly.
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.