Photo: Skvader · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Brooten residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooten, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brooten. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooten
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brooten
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Brooten runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Brooten adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Brooten
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.1% 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 Brooten’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Brooten adults…
Brooten 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Brooten
No hospital or community health center in Brooten 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 Brooten; ≈ 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 Brooten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Brooten adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Brooten 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.
10.3% of Brooten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Brooten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bangor Township | — | — | — | — |
Crow Lake Township, North Fork Township and Bangor 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 Brooten adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooten
Why doesn’t Brooten have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooten.
What hospital is closest to Brooten?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Brooten’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 Brooten.
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.