Where Cook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cook
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Cook
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Cook runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cook, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cook keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Cook’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cook adults…
Cook runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cook is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cook as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Cook
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Cook, 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 Cook; ≈ 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Cook adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Cook 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.
7.4% of Cook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Cook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Owens Township | — | — | — | — |
Field Township and Owens 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 Cook adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cook
Why doesn’t Cook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cook.
What hospital is closest to Cook?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Cook’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 Cook?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Cook, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cook.
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.