Christian Bunge Jr. Store · Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Eitzen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eitzen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eitzen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eitzen
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Eitzen
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Eitzen runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Eitzen adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Eitzen
The closest emergency room is Winnmed in Decorah, 21.3 miles away in a straight line. 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 Eitzen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eitzen adults…
Eitzen runs above MN on 6 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Eitzen
No hospital or community health center in Eitzen 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 Eitzen; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eitzen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Eitzen adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Eitzen 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.
7.8% of Eitzen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Eitzen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Township | — | — | — | — |
Winnebago 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 Eitzen adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eitzen
Why doesn’t Eitzen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eitzen.
What hospital is closest to Eitzen?
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Eitzen’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 Eitzen.
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.