Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Biwabik residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Biwabik, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Biwabik. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Biwabik
Heart disease, arthritis and COPD run high in Biwabik
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Biwabik runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Biwabik sleeps less
33.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 29.2% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Biwabik’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Biwabik adults…
Biwabik runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Biwabik
No hospital or community health center in Biwabik 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 Biwabik; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Biwabik adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Biwabik adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Biwabik 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.
7.3% of Biwabik adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Biwabik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Township | C | 37.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Biwabik Township | — | — | — | — |
Biwabik 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 Biwabik adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Biwabik
Why doesn’t Biwabik have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Biwabik.
What hospital is closest to Biwabik?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Biwabik’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 Biwabik.
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.