Photo: Heartofthelakes · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Minnesota, Annandale is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Annandale differs from Minnesota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Annandale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Annandale
Minnesota sets a high bar
Annandale is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis, COPD and heart disease run high in Annandale
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Annandale runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and arthritis, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Annandale, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Annandale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Annandale is healthier than 67%. Against the 10,035 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
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 Annandale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Annandale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Annandale is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #171 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Annandale’s median household income is $65,583; among the 10,035 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Annandale adults…
Annandale runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Annandale is an older town: 25% 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 Annandale as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Annandale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Annandale
No hospital or community health center in Annandale 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 Annandale; ≈ 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.
How Annandale adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Annandale 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% of Annandale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Annandale and the towns around it
Annandale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale | B+ | 36.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Corinna Township | B+ | 36.2% | 11.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Southside Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.2% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Annandale adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Annandale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Annandale is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Annandale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Annandale | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%14.7–20.4 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.7–14.3 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%31.5–41.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.2 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.7–39.3 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33–39.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.7–30.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10–14.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.5–16.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%20.4–28.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.8–19.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.5%26.3–34.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6–9.8 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.9–79.8 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.5–69.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.7–87.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.8–81.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.1–75.4 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%69.7–81.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.5–27.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.1–33.5 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.4–22.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.6–13.3 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.1–10.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.3–10 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.3–35.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.6–16.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Annandale
Is Annandale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Annandale is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #171 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Annandale?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 41.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Annandale?
Centracare Health - Monticello in Monticello, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Annandale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Annandale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.8%), 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 Annandale 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 Annandale.
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.