Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Within Minnesota, Alexandria is healthier than 43% of graded towns
Alexandria trails Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alexandria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexandria
Alexandria is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Alexandria is healthier than 71%. Against the 9,277 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 93%. Health Grade ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Alexandria is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but only 43% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease, stroke and arthritis run high in Alexandria
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Alexandria runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Alexandria has a top-rated hospital
Alomere Health is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Alexandria’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Alexandria’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexandria is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #156 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 80% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 57%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Alexandria’s median household income is $61,374; among the 9,277 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Alexandria adults…
Alexandria runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alexandria
1 hospital in Alexandria, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Alexandria; ≈ 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 23 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexandria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Alexandria adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Alexandria 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 Alexandria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Alexandria and the towns around it
Alexandria’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | B+ | 34.9% | 10.8% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Alexandria Township | B+ | 35% | 10.9% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| La Grand Township | B+ | 35% | 11% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Mary Township | B+ | 35.4% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Carlos Township | A− | 34.8% | 10.6% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hudson Township | — | — | — | — |
Hudson Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexandria adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alexandria
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alexandria is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Alexandria’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alexandria | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15.1–19.4 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.7 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%29.1–41.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.7–35.7 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.5–39.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.8–29.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10–14.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%12–15.7 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21.1–28.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%24.2–34.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.4–79.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61–67.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.7–86.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.8–80.9 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%66.7–75.4 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%70.9–83.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22–28.8 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25–33.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.1–23.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–13 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10.2 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.8–9.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.4–34.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alexandria
Is Alexandria a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexandria is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #156 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alexandria?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 41.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alexandria?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Alexandria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alexandria have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Alexandria more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexandria.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.