Where Wawina Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wawina Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55736, 55784. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wawina Township
Dental care lags in Wawina Township
59.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Wawina Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wawina Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wawina Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wawina Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Wawina Township’s likely range; Wawina Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55736, 55784, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wawina Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Wawina Township adults…
Wawina Township runs above MN on 8 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.
Care in and near Wawina Township
No hospital or community health center in Wawina 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 Wawina 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 Wawina Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Wawina 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.
10.3% of Wawina Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wawina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sago Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Goodland Township | — | — | — | — |
Sago Township, Cedar Valley Township and Goodland 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 Wawina Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wawina Township
Why doesn’t Wawina 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 Wawina Township.
What hospital is closest to Wawina Township?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Wawina 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 Wawina 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.