Williams, Spafford, Hotel · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Minnesota, Caledonia is healthier than 31% of graded towns
Caledonia trails Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Caledonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caledonia
Minnesota sets a high bar
Caledonia is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, but only 31% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Caledonia
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Caledonia runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Caledonia adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), 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 Caledonia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Caledonia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caledonia is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #185 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Caledonia’s median household income is $76,477; among the 10,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Caledonia adults…
Caledonia 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Caledonia
No hospital or community health center in Caledonia 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 Caledonia; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caledonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Caledonia adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Caledonia 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.
8% of Caledonia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Caledonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia | B | 34.7% | 11.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Caledonia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mayville Township | — | — | — | — |
Caledonia Township and Mayville 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 Caledonia adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Caledonia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Caledonia is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Caledonia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Caledonia | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%14.7–20.9 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.1–15.1 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28.2–41.9 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.4–13.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.6–36.8 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.5–38.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.4–30 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12–18.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%22.5–33.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18%15–21.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%23.2–34.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.4–78.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%64.9–71.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.6–87.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.8–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.9–73.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%65.7–80.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.8–34.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.8–23.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.5–13.3 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.1–10 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%25.6–35.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.5–16.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.4–15.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4.1 | 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 Caledonia
Is Caledonia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caledonia is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #185 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Caledonia?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 41.9%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Caledonia?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Caledonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Caledonia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.4%), 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 Caledonia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caledonia.
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.