On CDC estimates, Dayton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Dayton differs from Minnesota on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton
Against towns with similar incomes, Dayton’s lead shrinks
Dayton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 72% of the 2,816 towns with similar household incomes ($112K–$186K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Dayton doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Dayton
Dayton runs below Minnesota on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.2% vs 10.1%), heart disease (4.5% vs 5.9%) and COPD (4.2% vs 5.4%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
Dayton is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. The town has 20 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Dayton’s likely range.
What’s behind Dayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dayton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #26 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 76%.
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). Dayton’s median household income is $148,947; among the 2,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$186K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dayton adults…
Dayton runs below MN on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Dayton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dayton
No hospital or community health center in Dayton 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 Dayton; ≈ 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 Dayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Dayton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dayton runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Dayton 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.
5.8% of Dayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Dayton and the towns around it
Dayton’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | A | 26.6% | 7.2% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Ramsey | A− | 35.7% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Otsego | A | 34.5% | 7.6% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Rogers | A+ | 25.3% | 6.4% | 10% | CDC place |
| Champlin | A | 27.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Elk River | A− | 38.4% | 9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Maple Grove | A+ | 25.4% | 7.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Anoka | B | 37.1% | 11% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dayton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dayton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dayton is better than Minnesota on 15 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Dayton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dayton | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 11.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.6%24–29.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%24.6–28.6 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%30.4–34.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16.7–19.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.4–5.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.1–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.8–7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9.8–14.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%15.2–20.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%18.4–22.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.9%24.9–29 | 29.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%71–75.6 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%69–72.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.8–88.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%68.3–73.6 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%68.2–73 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%72.7–80.1 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%24.5–29 | 24.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%30.4–35.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.5–24.4 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.7–11.7 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.4–10.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4–5.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–7.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.5–7.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%21.1–26.4 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.4–10.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Dayton
Is Dayton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dayton is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #26 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dayton?
CDC estimates 26.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 29.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dayton?
Maple Grove Hospital in Maple Grove, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Dayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.2%), 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 Dayton 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 Dayton.
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.