Prospect House · Photo: SH5544 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Battle Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Battle Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Battle Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Lake
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Battle Lake
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.1%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Battle Lake runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Battle Lake
The closest emergency room is Perham Health in Perham, 22 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Battle Lake is short on dental care and mental health care
Battle Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Battle Lake, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Battle Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.8% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (70.7% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Battle Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Battle Lake adults…
Battle Lake runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Battle Lake is an older town: 37% 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 Battle Lake as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Battle Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Battle Lake
No hospital or community health center in Battle Lake 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 Battle Lake; ≈ 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.
How Battle Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Battle Lake does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Battle Lake 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.
5.6% of Battle Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Battle Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everts Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clitherall Township | — | — | — | — |
Everts Township and Clitherall 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 Battle Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Battle Lake
Why doesn’t Battle Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Battle Lake.
What hospital is closest to Battle Lake?
Perham Health in Perham, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Battle Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Battle Lake.
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.