Photo: Edkohler (Uploads) · Public domainWhere Buhl residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buhl, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buhl. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buhl
Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run high in Buhl
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.9%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Buhl runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Buhl
The closest emergency room is Cook Hospital in Cook, 24.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (11.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Buhl’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Buhl adults…
Buhl runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buhl
No hospital or community health center in Buhl 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 Buhl; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buhl adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Buhl adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Buhl 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.
7.7% of Buhl adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Buhl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Scott Township | — | — | — | — |
Great Scott 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 Buhl adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buhl
Why doesn’t Buhl have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buhl.
What hospital is closest to Buhl?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 24.9 miles in a straight line from Buhl’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 Buhl.
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.