Photo: 123dieinafire · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Wayzata is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Wayzata differs from Minnesota on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wayzata. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayzata
Wayzata is older than Minnesota, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Wayzata runs below Minnesota on obesity (23.4% vs 33.5%) and diabetes (8.5% vs 10.1%). That’s despite an older population: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Wayzata
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Wayzata keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (76.3% vs 67.5%). 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 Wayzata’s likely range.
What’s behind Wayzata’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayzata is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #6 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 94%.
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). Wayzata’s median household income is $131,614; among the 4,380 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wayzata adults…
Wayzata runs below MN on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Wayzata is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wayzata as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayzata adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Wayzata
No hospital or community health center in Wayzata 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 Wayzata; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Wayzata adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wayzata does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Wayzata 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.
3.5% of Wayzata adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wayzata and the towns around it
Wayzata’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata | A+ | 23.4% | 8.5% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Minnetonka | A+ | 24.5% | 7.6% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Orono | A+ | 25.2% | 7.9% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Plymouth | A+ | 24.1% | 7% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Woodland | — | — | — | — | |
| Deephaven | A+ | 24% | 7.3% | 7.3% | CDC place |
Woodland: 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 Wayzata adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wayzata
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wayzata is better than Minnesota on 21 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Wayzata’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wayzata | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.2%10.1–15.1 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8–11.1 | 11.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.4%21–26 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.9–35.6 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%35.5–40.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%8–10 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.6%11.4–13.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%3.5–5.8 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%5.5–9.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.5%13.7–19.9 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%14–17.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 22.9%21–24.8 | 29.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.6–6.1 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%78.1–81.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.3%74.5–78.1 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–92 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.9–82.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.6%72.3–76.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%76.4–83 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%21.4–25.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%26.3–31.5 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.8%14.8–19.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.8%4.4–7.6 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.1%4.1–6.3 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.1%2.5–3.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.5%2.5–4.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.3–29.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.7–13.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%7.8–11.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.6–4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.4–6.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2–3.2 | 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 Wayzata
Is Wayzata a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayzata is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #6 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wayzata?
CDC estimates 23.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 21% and 26%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wayzata?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Wayzata’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wayzata have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–6.1%), 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 Wayzata more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayzata.
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.