Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Esko residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Esko, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Esko. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Esko
Fewer Esko adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Esko is insured
Only 5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Esko
Esko runs below Minnesota on COPD (4.5% vs 5.4%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Esko’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of Esko adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Esko adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Esko adults…
Esko runs below MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Esko
No hospital or community health center in Esko 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 Esko; ≈ 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 Esko adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Esko does better than Minnesota.
3 in 10 Esko 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.
Esko and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Esko adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Esko
Why doesn’t Esko have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Esko.
What hospital is closest to Esko?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Esko’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 Esko?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic in Carlton, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Esko.
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.