Where Farwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Farwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56327. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farwell
Arthritis, cancer and heart disease run high in Farwell
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Farwell runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Farwell is short on primary care and mental health care
Farwell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Farwell, and more people treating it
34.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Farwell keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (71.1% vs 67.5%). 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 Farwell’s likely range; Farwell’s figures come from ZIP code 56327, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Farwell adults…
Farwell runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Farwell
No hospital or community health center in Farwell 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 Farwell; ≈ 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 Farwell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Farwell does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Farwell 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.
6.4% of Farwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Farwell 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 Farwell adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Farwell
Why doesn’t Farwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Farwell.
What hospital is closest to Farwell?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Farwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farwell.
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.