Photo: Daninater · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Comstock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Comstock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Comstock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Comstock
Binge drinking is the habit Comstock doesn’t win on
21.8% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Comstock
Comstock runs below Minnesota on stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%) and diabetes (8.5% vs 10.1%). 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 Comstock’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Comstock adults…
Comstock runs below MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Comstock
No hospital or community health center in Comstock 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 Comstock; ≈ 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 Comstock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Comstock adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Comstock 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.
6.3% of Comstock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Comstock 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 Comstock adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Comstock
Why doesn’t Comstock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Comstock.
What hospital is closest to Comstock?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Comstock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Comstock.
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.