Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Effie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Effie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Effie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Effie
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Effie
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.1%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Effie runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Effie
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Effie
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 11.2% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Effie’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Effie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Effie adults…
Effie runs above MN on 7 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Effie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Effie
No hospital or community health center in Effie 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 Effie; ≈ 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).
How Effie adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Effie 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.
13.5% of Effie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Effie 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 Effie adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Effie
Why doesn’t Effie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Effie.
What hospital is closest to Effie?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Effie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Effie?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Bigfork, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Effie.
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.