Where Big Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Falls
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Big Falls
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Big Falls runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Falls, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Big Falls adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Big Falls
The closest emergency room is Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 30.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Big Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Falls adults…
Big Falls runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Big Falls
1 community health center in Big Falls, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Big Falls; ≈ 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 Big Falls adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Big Falls 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.
8.3% of Big Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Big Falls 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 Big Falls adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Falls
Why doesn’t Big Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Falls.
Where can I get low-cost care near Big Falls?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Big Falls, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Falls.
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.