Where Dunnell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunnell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunnell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunnell
Heart disease, diabetes and cancer run high in Dunnell
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.1%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Dunnell runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dunnell is short on primary care and mental health care
Dunnell’s 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 Dunnell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dunnell adults…
Dunnell runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dunnell
No hospital or community health center in Dunnell 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 Dunnell; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunnell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Dunnell adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dunnell 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.
7.4% of Dunnell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Dunnell 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 Dunnell adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunnell
Why doesn’t Dunnell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dunnell.
What hospital is closest to Dunnell?
Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Dunnell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunnell.
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.