Photo: Peter Michael Grund (petermgrund as found on Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0Within Minnesota, Chisago City is healthier than 46% of graded towns
Chisago City differs from Minnesota on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chisago City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chisago City
Minnesota sets a high bar
Chisago City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but only 46% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Chisago City
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Chisago City runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Chisago City’s lead shrinks
Chisago City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 8,253 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Chisago City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Chisago City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chisago City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #148 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 52%.
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). Chisago City’s median household income is $102,197; among the 8,253 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Chisago City adults…
Chisago City runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chisago City is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chisago City as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chisago City
No hospital or community health center in Chisago City 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 Chisago City; ≈ 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chisago City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Chisago City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chisago City does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Chisago City 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.
6.8% of Chisago City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Chisago City and the towns around it
Chisago City’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago City | B+ | 35.9% | 11% | 14% | CDC place |
| Chisago Lake Township | A− | 36.2% | 10.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Stacy | B+ | 37.9% | 9.3% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Wyoming | A | 35% | 9.2% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Forest Lake | A− | 34.5% | 10.6% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Scandia | A− | 33.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Lindstrom | A− | 36.2% | 10.3% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chisago City adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chisago City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chisago City is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Chisago City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chisago City | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%13.8–18.7 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%29.8–41.8 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.8–38.2 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.8–40.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.1–31.1 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.5–14.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12–16.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%19.7–27.5 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.5–20.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%25.1–35.6 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.5–80.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.5–71.2 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.5–88.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.4–82 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%67.9–76.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%73.5–85.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.8%23–31.1 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.5–22.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.7–9.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.2–5.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.5–8.1 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.1–33.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.8–14 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Chisago City
Is Chisago City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chisago City is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #148 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chisago City?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 41.8%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chisago City?
Fairview Lakes Health Services in Wyoming, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Chisago City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chisago City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.9%), 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 Chisago City 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 Chisago City.
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.