Where Wild Rice Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wild Rice Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56584, 56510, 56545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wild Rice Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wild Rice Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), 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, Wild Rice Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wild Rice Township, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Wild Rice Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Wild Rice Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice Township’s likely range; Wild Rice Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56584, 56510, 56545, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wild Rice Township adults…
Wild Rice Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wild Rice Township 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.
6.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Wild Rice Township
No hospital or community health center in Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wild Rice 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.
9.2% of Wild Rice Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wild Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ida Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fossum Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Strand Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Home Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Ida Township, Fossum Township, Strand Township and Home Lake 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 Wild Rice Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wild Rice Township
Why doesn’t Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice Township.
What hospital is closest to Wild Rice Township?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Wild Rice Township’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 Wild Rice 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.