State Prison Historic District · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bayport is healthier than 29%
Bayport differs from Minnesota on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bayport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bayport
Against towns with similar incomes, Bayport’s lead shrinks
Bayport is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 29% of the 4,960 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Bayport is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Bayport is behind on routine checkups
It trails Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (70.9% vs 74.8%), dentist visits (62.4% vs 67.5%), cholesterol checks (80.9% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (64.4% vs 68.7%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Bayport scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Bayport’s B+, from St. Joseph (A−) to Baytown Township (A). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bayport
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.8%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (13% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bayport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Bayport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayport is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #158 of 271 in Minnesota. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Bayport’s median household income is $125,893; among the 4,960 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 29%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bayport is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 70% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bayport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Bayport and the towns around it
Bayport’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayport | B+ | 37% | 9.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Baytown Township | A | 32.7% | 10.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Oak Park Heights | A− | 30.8% | 12.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| West Lakeland Township | A | 32.6% | 10.8% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Bayport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Bayport adults…
Bayport runs below MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Bayport residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bayport
No hospital or community health center in Bayport 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 Bayport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Bayport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bayport runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Bayport 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bayport adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bayport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bayport is better than Minnesota on 6 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Bayport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bayport | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.5–19.7 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.6–41.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.4–32.2 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%27.5–33.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.6%15.6–19.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.6–12.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.8–19.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.6–25.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.5–22 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%27.8–35 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.4–12.5 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.6–74.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%59.5–65.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%78.4–83.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.5%65.3–71.6 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60.6–68.1 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.8–84.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.8–24.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%29–36.4 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.5–28.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.4–17.5 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.1–15.2 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.8–10.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.4–30.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%7.9–11.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.5 | 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 Bayport
Is Bayport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bayport is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #158 of 271 in Minnesota. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bayport?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 41.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bayport?
Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Bayport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bayport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–12.5%), 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 Bayport 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 Bayport.
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.