Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Callaway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Callaway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Callaway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Callaway
Dental care lags in Callaway
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Callaway’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Callaway
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (13.6% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 18.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Callaway
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Callaway runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Callaway’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Callaway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Callaway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Callaway adults…
Callaway runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Callaway
No hospital or community health center in Callaway 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 Callaway; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Callaway adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Callaway runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Callaway 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.
Callaway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Township | — | — | — | — |
Callaway 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 Callaway adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Callaway
Why doesn’t Callaway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Callaway.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Callaway.
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.