Church of the Most Holy Trinity (Catholic) · Photo: Elkman · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Wheatland Township is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Wheatland Township beats Minnesota on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55046, 56071, 55088, 56069. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wheatland Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Wheatland Township’s lead shrinks
Wheatland Township is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 6,535 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Wheatland Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Wheatland Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Wheatland Township’s likely range; Wheatland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55046, 56071, 55088, 56069, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wheatland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheatland Township is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Wheatland Township’s median household income is $114,375; among the 6,535 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Wheatland Township
No hospital or community health center in Wheatland 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 Wheatland 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).
Out of every 100 Wheatland Township adults…
Wheatland Township runs below MN on 2 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wheatland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Wheatland Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wheatland 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.
6% of Wheatland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wheatland Township and the towns around it
Wheatland Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatland Township | A− | 35.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lonsdale | A− | 37% | 7.3% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Erin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webster Township | A− | 34.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lanesburgh Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Cedar Lake Township | A | 33.2% | 9.2% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Montgomery Township | — | — | — | — |
Erin Township and Montgomery 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 Wheatland Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wheatland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wheatland Township is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Wheatland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wheatland Township | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.7–12.3 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%30–40.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.1–33 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.5–34.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.4–24 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.9–11 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.8–9.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.4–25.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%17.1–22.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%26.9–35.6 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.2–7.6 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71.4–77.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%66.9–72.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.9–77.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%66–73.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.8–84.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21–27 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.7–32.4 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.3–23 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.2–10.7 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.8–7.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21.5–28 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wheatland Township
Is Wheatland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wheatland Township is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wheatland Township?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 40.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wheatland Township?
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague in New Prague, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Wheatland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wheatland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.6%), 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 Wheatland Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wheatland 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. 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.