Great Northern Railway Company Bridge · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wilkinson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wilkinson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56633, 56461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilkinson Township
Smoking is more common in Wilkinson Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wilkinson Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.7%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.8% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (15.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Wilkinson Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.6%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wilkinson Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Wilkinson Township’s likely range; Wilkinson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56633, 56461, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Wilkinson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Wilkinson Township adults…
Wilkinson Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wilkinson Township
No hospital or community health center in Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilkinson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Wilkinson Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wilkinson Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Bay Township | D− | 43% | 17% | 25.6% | ZIP 56633 |
| Leech Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hart Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Otter Tail Peninsula Township | — | — | — | — |
Leech Lake Township, Hart Lake Township and Otter Tail Peninsula 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 Wilkinson Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wilkinson Township
Why doesn’t Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson Township.
What hospital is closest to Wilkinson Township?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson 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.