Bethlehem Lutheran Church · Photo: Elkman · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Askov residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Askov, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Askov. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Askov
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Askov
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Askov runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Askov
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Askov’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Askov is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Askov’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More Askov adults live with a disability
1 in 3 adults live with a disability (35.7%, vs 27.4% across Minnesota). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 16.3% vs 11.4%. Disability ↓
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 Askov’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Askov adults…
Askov runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Askov adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Askov
No hospital or community health center in Askov 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 Askov; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Askov adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Askov adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Askov runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Askov 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.
11.3% of Askov adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Askov and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Askov
Why doesn’t Askov have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Askov.
What hospital is closest to Askov?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Askov’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 Askov.
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.