Where Barnum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barnum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barnum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barnum
Out of every 100 Barnum adults…
On every condition, Barnum is about the same as Minnesota. Tap one to see it as people.
Barnum is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Barnum as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Barnum
No hospital or community health center in Barnum 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 Barnum; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Barnum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Barnum adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Barnum 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.
8.2% of Barnum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Barnum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum Township | C+ | 39.9% | 12.6% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Skelton Township | — | — | — | — |
Skelton 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 Barnum adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barnum
Why doesn’t Barnum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barnum.
What hospital is closest to Barnum?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Barnum’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 Barnum.
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.