Where Badger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Badger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Badger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Badger
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Badger
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Badger runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Badger is short on primary care and mental health care
Badger’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Badger’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Badger adults…
Badger runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Badger
No hospital or community health center in Badger 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 Badger; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Badger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Badger adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Badger 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.
8.7% of Badger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Badger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stokes Township | — | — | — | — |
Skagen Township and Stokes 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 Badger adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Badger
Why doesn’t Badger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Badger.
What hospital is closest to Badger?
Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Badger’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 Badger.
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.