Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Donnelly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Donnelly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Donnelly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Donnelly
Donnelly is short on dental care and mental health care
Donnelly’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 ↓
Arthritis runs high in Donnelly
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 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 Donnelly’s likely range.
Care in and near Donnelly
No hospital or community health center in Donnelly 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 Donnelly; ≈ 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 Donnelly adults…
Donnelly runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Donnelly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Donnelly adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Donnelly 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% of Donnelly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Donnelly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelly Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rendsville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pepperton Township | — | — | — | — |
Donnelly Township, Rendsville Township and Pepperton 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 Donnelly adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Donnelly
Why doesn’t Donnelly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Donnelly.
What hospital is closest to Donnelly?
Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Donnelly’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 Donnelly.
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.