Where Elbow Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elbow Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elbow Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elbow Lake
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Elbow Lake
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.6%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Elbow Lake runs above Minnesota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Elbow Lake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Elbow Lake
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Elbow Lake’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 Elbow Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elbow Lake adults…
Elbow Lake runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.4% of Elbow Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elbow Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Elbow Lake
No hospital or community health center in Elbow Lake 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 Elbow Lake; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Elbow Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elbow Lake runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Elbow Lake 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.
Elbow Lake 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 Elbow Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elbow Lake
Why doesn’t Elbow Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elbow Lake.
What hospital is closest to Elbow Lake?
Sanford Bagley Medical Center in Bagley, 27.0 miles in a straight line from Elbow Lake’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 Elbow Lake.
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.