Photo: Calebrw · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Dundas is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Dundas beats Minnesota on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dundas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dundas
Against towns with similar incomes, Dundas’ lead shrinks
Dundas is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 56% of the 6,255 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Dundas is short on primary care and mental health care
Dundas’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Dundas’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Dundas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundas is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Dundas’ median household income is $116,310; among the 6,255 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Dundas
No hospital or community health center in Dundas 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 Dundas; ≈ 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 Dundas adults…
Dundas runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Dundas residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dundas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Dundas adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dundas 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.
6.3% of Dundas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Dundas and the towns around it
Dundas’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas | A− | 37.4% | 9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Bridgewater Township | A | 35% | 8.9% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Northfield | A | 31.9% | 7.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dundas adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dundas
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dundas is better than Minnesota on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Dundas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dundas | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11.4–15.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.4 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%31.5–43.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%26.5–33.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27.5–34.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.1–24.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.1–15.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.5–26 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.9–22.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%26.4–36.6 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.5–78.6 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.8–73.9 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.3–88 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.1–77.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63–72 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%73.6–85.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.8–27.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%23.9–32.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.1–23.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.9–11.4 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.2–10 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.1–7.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21.1–28.2 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.2–11.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.7–14 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Dundas
Is Dundas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundas is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dundas?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 43.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dundas?
Northfield Hospital in Northfield, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Dundas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dundas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.9%), 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 Dundas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dundas.
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.