Photo: Daninater · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wolverton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wolverton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56594, 56560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wolverton Township
Wolverton Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Wolverton 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 ↓
Heart disease and arthritis run high in Wolverton Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Wolverton Township runs above Minnesota on three 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 Wolverton Township’s likely range; Wolverton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56594, 56560, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Wolverton Township
No hospital or community health center in Wolverton 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 Wolverton 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).
Out of every 100 Wolverton Township adults…
Wolverton Township runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wolverton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Wolverton Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wolverton 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.
7.2% of Wolverton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wolverton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton | — | — | — | — | |
| Deerhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holy Cross Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roberts Township | — | — | — | — |
Wolverton, Deerhorn Township, Holy Cross Township and Roberts 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 Wolverton Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wolverton Township
Why doesn’t Wolverton 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 Wolverton Township.
What hospital is closest to Wolverton Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Wolverton 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 Wolverton 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.