Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Carlton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carlton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlton
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Carlton
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Carlton runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Carlton, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Carlton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Carlton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carlton adults…
Carlton runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carlton 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.
6.1% of Carlton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Carlton
1 community health center in Carlton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Carlton; ≈ 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Carlton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Carlton 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.
Carlton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Township | B | 37.4% | 11.9% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Thomson Township | A | 35.7% | 9.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carlton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carlton
Why doesn’t Carlton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carlton.
What hospital is closest to Carlton?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Carlton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carlton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic in Carlton, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlton.
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.