Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bena
Smoking is more common in Bena
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Bena
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 29.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bena
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33%), 3 times the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (20% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 27.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. 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 Bena’s likely range.
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 Bena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.5% of Bena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Bena adults…
Bena runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bena
No hospital or community health center in Bena 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 Bena; ≈ 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).
How Bena adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bena runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Bena 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.
Bena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bena adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bena
Why doesn’t Bena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bena.
What hospital is closest to Bena?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Bena’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 Bena.
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.