Where Whalan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whalan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whalan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whalan
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Whalan
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.3%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Whalan runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Whalan
The closest emergency room is Winona Health Services in Winona, 25.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Whalan, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Whalan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whalan adults…
Whalan runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Whalan
No hospital or community health center in Whalan 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 Whalan; ≈ 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 Whalan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Whalan adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Whalan 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.
8.4% of Whalan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Whalan 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 Whalan adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whalan
Why doesn’t Whalan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whalan.
What hospital is closest to Whalan?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 25.6 miles in a straight line from Whalan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whalan.
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.