Daniel F. Akin House · Photo: Original uploader was Appraiser at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Farmington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Farmington differs from Minnesota on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farmington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farmington
Against towns with similar incomes, Farmington’s lead shrinks
Farmington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 5,214 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$155K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Farmington
Farmington runs below Minnesota on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%) and COPD (4% vs 5.4%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). 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 Farmington’s likely range.
What’s behind Farmington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #70 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Farmington’s median household income is $123,673; among the 5,214 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Farmington adults…
Farmington runs below MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Farmington residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Farmington
No hospital or community health center in Farmington 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 Farmington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
5.4 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Farmington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Farmington adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Farmington 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.
6.1% of Farmington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Farmington and the towns around it
Farmington’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | A | 34.5% | 7.8% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Empire | — | — | — | — | |
| Castle Rock Township | A− | 34.8% | 8.5% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lakeville | A | 33.7% | 8.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Empire: no CDC estimate of its own. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farmington adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Farmington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Farmington is better than Minnesota on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Farmington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Farmington | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11.6–15 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.2 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%30.9–38.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.6%23.2–28 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.1%28.5–33.8 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.1%17.2–20.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.4 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.4–9.5 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.3–22.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29%26.1–32 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.6–7.8 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%70–75.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.1%69.7–74.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.3–75.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%61.1–67.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.7–84.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.4–27.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%27–33.4 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.3–23.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7–9.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%21.4–26.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.7–10 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Farmington
Is Farmington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farmington is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #70 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Farmington?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 38.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Farmington?
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Farmington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Farmington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.8%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Farmington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farmington.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.