Where Workman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Workman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55760, 56469. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Workman Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Workman Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Workman Township runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Workman Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. There are 19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Workman Township, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Workman Township
The closest emergency room is Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Workman Township’s likely range; Workman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55760, 56469, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Workman Township adults…
Workman Township runs above MN on 9 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.
19 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Workman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Workman Township
No hospital or community health center in Workman 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 Workman 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 Workman Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Workman 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.
9.6% of Workman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Workman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Township | C+ | 33.7% | 15% | 17.2% | ZIP 55760 |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Libby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jevne Township | — | — | — | — |
Logan Township, Libby Township and Jevne 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 Workman Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Workman Township
Why doesn’t Workman 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 Workman Township.
What hospital is closest to Workman Township?
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Workman 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 Workman 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.