Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wright residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wright, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wright. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wright
Wright is behind on routine checkups
It trails Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (62.6% vs 67.5%), cholesterol checks (82.1% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (60% vs 68.7%). Checkups ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Wright doesn’t win on
21.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Wright
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.8%), vs 24.4% across Minnesota. 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 Wright’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wright 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Wright adults…
Wright runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wright
No hospital or community health center in Wright 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 Wright; ≈ 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 Wright adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wright runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Wright 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.
8.1% of Wright adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Wright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Township | — | — | — | — |
Lakeview 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 Wright adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wright
Why doesn’t Wright have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wright.
What hospital is closest to Wright?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Wright’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 Wright.
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.