Where Wuori Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wuori Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 55792, 55710. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wuori Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wuori Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Wuori Township runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wuori Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.6%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 14.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Wuori Township
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Wuori Township’s likely range; Wuori Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 55792, 55710, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wuori Township adults…
Wuori Township runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wuori Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wuori Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.8% of Wuori Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wuori Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Wuori Township
No hospital or community health center in Wuori 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 Wuori 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wuori Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wuori Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Wuori 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.
Wuori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | C− | 39.1% | 14.5% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Mountain Iron | B | 35.5% | 12.4% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Sandy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Biwabik Township | — | — | — | — |
Sandy Township and Biwabik 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 Wuori Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wuori Township
Why doesn’t Wuori 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 Wuori Township.
What hospital is closest to Wuori Township?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Wuori 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 Wuori Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Eveleth, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wuori 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.