Where Chandler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chandler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chandler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chandler
1 in 7 working-age adults in Chandler has no health insurance
15.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
Chandler is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Chandler’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More Chandler adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.4%), 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 Chandler’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chandler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Chandler
No hospital or community health center in Chandler 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 Chandler; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Chandler adults…
Chandler runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Chandler adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Chandler 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.
9.5% of Chandler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Chandler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moulton Township | — | — | — | — |
Fenton Township and Moulton 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 Chandler adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chandler
Why doesn’t Chandler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chandler.
What hospital is closest to Chandler?
Murray County Memorial Hospital in Slayton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Chandler’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 Chandler.
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.