Where Boy River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boy River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56672. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boy River
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Boy River
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Boy River runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Boy River adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
In Boy River, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 20.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Boy River’s likely range; Boy River’s figures come from ZIP code 56672, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boy River adults…
Boy River runs above MN on 9 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Boy River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Boy River
No hospital or community health center in Boy River 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 Boy River; ≈ 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 Boy River adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Boy River does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Boy River 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.
9.3% of Boy River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Boy River 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 Boy River adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boy River
Why doesn’t Boy River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Boy River.
What hospital is closest to Boy River?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Boy River’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 Boy River.
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.