Where Wirt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wirt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56688, 56659, 56661. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wirt Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Wirt Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.8%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wirt Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wirt Township, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Wirt Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Wirt Township’s likely range; Wirt Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56688, 56659, 56661, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wirt Township adults…
Wirt Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wirt 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.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wirt Township
No hospital or community health center in Wirt 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 Wirt 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 Wirt Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Wirt 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.
9.1% of Wirt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wirt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinghurst Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pomroy Township | — | — | — | — |
Kinghurst Township, Sand Lake Township and Pomroy 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 Wirt Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wirt Township
Why doesn’t Wirt 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 Wirt Township.
What hospital is closest to Wirt Township?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Wirt 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 Wirt 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.