Photo: SwanyWhite · CC BY-SA 4.0Where West Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Union
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Union
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, West Union runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Union
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More West Union adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% 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 West Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Union adults…
West Union runs above MN on 7 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near West Union
No hospital or community health center in West Union 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 West Union; ≈ 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 West Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How West Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Union runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 West Union 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.
12.2% of West Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
West Union and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Union adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Union
Why doesn’t West Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Union.
What hospital is closest to West Union?
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre in Sauk Centre, 7.4 miles in a straight line from West Union’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 West Union.
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.