Where Beaver Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beaver Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beaver Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaver Bay
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Beaver Bay
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Beaver Bay runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Beaver Bay, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Beaver Bay
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. 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 Beaver Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beaver Bay adults…
Beaver Bay runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaver Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Beaver Bay
No hospital or community health center in Beaver Bay 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 Beaver Bay; ≈ 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 Beaver Bay adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Beaver Bay 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 Beaver Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Beaver Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bay Township | — | — | — | — |
Beaver Bay 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 Beaver Bay adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beaver Bay
Why doesn’t Beaver Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beaver Bay.
What hospital is closest to Beaver Bay?
Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Beaver Bay’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 Beaver Bay.
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.