Where Dalton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dalton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dalton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dalton
Dalton keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 67.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Dalton is short on dental care and mental health care
Dalton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Dalton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dalton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dalton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dalton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Dalton
No hospital or community health center in Dalton 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 Dalton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Dalton adults…
Dalton runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Dalton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
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.
How Dalton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dalton 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.
Dalton 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 Dalton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dalton
Why doesn’t Dalton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dalton.
What hospital is closest to Dalton?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Dalton’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 Dalton.
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.