Where Willernie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willernie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willernie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willernie
Willernie is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Fewer Willernie adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Willernie
Willernie runs below Minnesota on COPD (4% vs 5.4%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). 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 Willernie’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 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.
4.7% of Willernie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Willernie adults…
Willernie runs below MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Willernie
No hospital or community health center in Willernie 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 Willernie; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willernie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Willernie adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Willernie does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Willernie 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.
Willernie 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 Willernie adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Willernie
Why doesn’t Willernie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willernie.
What hospital is closest to Willernie?
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Willernie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Willernie?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elders Lodge in Saint Paul, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willernie.
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.