Wilford H. Fawcett House · Photo: SH5544 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Breezy Point is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Breezy Point differs from Minnesota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Breezy Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Breezy Point
Cancer and arthritis run high in Breezy Point
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Breezy Point runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Breezy Point is short on dental care and mental health care
Breezy Point’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Breezy Point adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.7% vs 31.2%) and lack of emotional support (17.5% vs 21.5%) both run below Minnesota. Mind & connection ↓
Fewer Breezy Point adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Breezy Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Breezy Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Breezy Point is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #113 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 42%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Breezy Point’s median household income is $85,938; among the 10,316 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Breezy Point is healthier than 59% of graded towns, against 77% nationally.
Out of every 100 Breezy Point adults…
Breezy Point runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Breezy Point
No hospital or community health center in Breezy Point 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 Breezy Point; ≈ 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 Breezy Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Breezy Point does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Breezy Point 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.
6.3% of Breezy Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Breezy Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Breezy Point and the towns around it
Breezy Point’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Point | A− | 37.2% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Pelican Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ideal Township | B+ | 36.6% | 11.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mission Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crosslake | B | 36.1% | 13.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Pequot Lakes | A− | 35.8% | 10.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Pelican Township and Mission 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 Breezy Point adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Breezy Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Breezy Point is better than Minnesota on 9 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Breezy Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Breezy Point | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.1–17 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%9.8–13 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–15.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.2%31.6–42.9 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.7–37.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.9–37.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.5–29.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–6.8 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6%4.8–7.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%10.8–16.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.7–25.5 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.7–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%24.1–33.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.7–7.4 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.3–79.8 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.2%68.1–74.1 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.1–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.5–81 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%68.3–76 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%75.8–86.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.8–26.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.7%21.9–29.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.5%14.8–20.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.5%6.7–10.5 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%4.9–7.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.2–31.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.8–13.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Breezy Point
Is Breezy Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Breezy Point is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #113 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Breezy Point?
CDC estimates 37.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 42.9%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Breezy Point?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Breezy Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Breezy Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.4%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Breezy Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Breezy Point.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.