Where Elba residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elba, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elba
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Elba
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Elba runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elba, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Elba is short on primary care and mental health care
Elba’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 ↓
Fewer Elba adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults 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 Elba’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elba adults…
Elba runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Elba
No hospital or community health center in Elba 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 Elba; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Elba adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Elba adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Elba 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.
Elba 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 Elba adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elba
Why doesn’t Elba have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elba.
What hospital is closest to Elba?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Elba’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 Elba.
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.