On CDC estimates, Crystal is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Crystal differs from Minnesota on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Crystal’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #65 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 68%.
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). Crystal’s median household income is $92,513; among the 9,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Crystal adults…
Crystal runs below MN on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Crystal
No hospital or community health center in Crystal 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 Crystal; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Crystal adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Crystal runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Crystal 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.
8.5% of Crystal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Crystal and the towns around it
Crystal’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | A | 28.5% | 8.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| New Hope | A− | 29.6% | 9.6% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Robbinsdale | A− | 29.3% | 8.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Brooklyn Center | B | 30.6% | 10.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Golden Valley | A+ | 25.1% | 7.7% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crystal adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crystal
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crystal is better than Minnesota on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Crystal’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crystal | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%14.1–17 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.4–17.1 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%26–31.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%27–30.9 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%30.1–34.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.1%17.7–20.6 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%9.1–11 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.8–10.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%18.3–22.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%17.1–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%26.7–31.1 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%71.6–75.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%64.3–68.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.8–86.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.9%69.4–74.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%65.5–70.4 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%73.4–80.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24.5–28.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%32–36.6 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%21.3–25.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%10–12.5 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%24.6–28.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.4–14.9 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 Crystal
Is Crystal a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #65 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crystal?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 31.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crystal?
North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Crystal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crystal have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–9.6%), 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 Crystal more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal.
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.