Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wrenshall Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wrenshall Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55797. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wrenshall Township
Cancer runs high in Wrenshall Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Wrenshall Township sleeps less
34.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 29.2% across Minnesota. 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 Wrenshall Township’s likely range; Wrenshall Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55797, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wrenshall Township adults…
Wrenshall 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wrenshall Township
No hospital or community health center in Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Wrenshall Township adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Wrenshall 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.
6.6% of Wrenshall Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wrenshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhoof Township | B | 38.1% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Holyoke Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Silver Brook Township | — | — | — | — |
Holyoke Township and Silver Brook 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 Wrenshall Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wrenshall Township
Why doesn’t Wrenshall 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 Wrenshall Township.
What hospital is closest to Wrenshall Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Wrenshall Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wrenshall Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic in Carlton, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wrenshall 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.