Photo: Myotus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Canton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Canton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Canton runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Canton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Canton
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.3% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (8.8% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 12% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% 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 Canton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs above MN on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Canton
No hospital or community health center in Canton 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 Canton; ≈ 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 Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Canton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Canton 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.
Canton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Canton
Why doesn’t Canton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canton.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Canton’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 Canton.
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.