Where Eagle Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle Bend
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eagle Bend
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Eagle Bend runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Eagle Bend adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eagle Bend
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.6% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% 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 Eagle Bend’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle Bend adults…
Eagle Bend runs above MN on 8 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 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Eagle Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Eagle Bend
No hospital or community health center in Eagle Bend 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 Eagle Bend; ≈ 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 Eagle Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Eagle Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eagle Bend runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Eagle Bend 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.
Eagle Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Township | — | — | — | — |
Wykeham 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 Eagle Bend adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle Bend
Why doesn’t Eagle Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eagle Bend.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Bend?
Centracare - Long Prairie Hospital in Long Prairie, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Eagle Bend’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 Eagle Bend.
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.