Where Emmons residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emmons, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emmons. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emmons
Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run high in Emmons
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.5% across Minnesota. In all, Emmons runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Emmons, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Emmons’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Emmons adults…
Emmons runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Emmons is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Emmons as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emmons adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Emmons
No hospital or community health center in Emmons 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 Emmons; ≈ 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 1 park or preserve
How Emmons adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Emmons 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.
7.4% of Emmons adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Emmons 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunda Township | — | — | — | — |
Nunda 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 Emmons adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emmons
Why doesn’t Emmons have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emmons.
What hospital is closest to Emmons?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Emmons’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emmons.
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.