Where Wolf Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolf Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56570, 56544, 56464. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolf Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wolf Lake Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wolf Lake Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Wolf Lake Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Wolf Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
In Wolf Lake Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Wolf Lake Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Wolf Lake Township’s likely range; Wolf Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56570, 56544, 56464, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wolf Lake Township adults…
Wolf Lake Township runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wolf Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake 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.
42 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wolf Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wolf Lake Township does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wolf Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carsonville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Toad Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spruce Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Wolf Lake, Green Valley Township, Carsonville Township, Toad Lake Township and Spruce Grove 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 Wolf Lake Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolf Lake Township
Why doesn’t Wolf Lake 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 Wolf Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Wolf Lake Township?
St. Josephs Area Health Services in Park Rapids, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Wolf Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wolf Lake 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.