Where Evan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Evan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Evan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evan
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Evan
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.1%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Evan runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Evan, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Evan is short on dental care and mental health care
Evan’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Evan keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.6% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 85.3%). 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 Evan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Evan adults…
Evan runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Evan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Evan
No hospital or community health center in Evan 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 Evan; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Evan adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Evan does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Evan 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.
7.2% of Evan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Evan 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 Evan adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Evan
Why doesn’t Evan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Evan.
What hospital is closest to Evan?
New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Evan’s 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 Evan.
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.