Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0Where Blackduck residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blackduck, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blackduck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackduck
Dental care lags in Blackduck
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Blackduck
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.6%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Blackduck runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Blackduck adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.1%), vs 22.3% 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 Blackduck’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blackduck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Blackduck adults…
Blackduck runs above MN on 5 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Blackduck
No hospital or community health center in Blackduck 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 Blackduck; ≈ 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 Blackduck adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Blackduck 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.
10.5% of Blackduck adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Blackduck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hines Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — |
Hines Township and Summit 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 Blackduck adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Blackduck
Why doesn’t Blackduck have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blackduck.
What hospital is closest to Blackduck?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Blackduck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blackduck.
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.