Photo: Myotus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Federal Dam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Federal Dam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Federal Dam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Federal Dam
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Federal Dam
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Federal Dam runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Federal Dam adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
In Federal Dam, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 21.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. 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 Federal Dam’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Federal Dam adults…
Federal Dam runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Federal Dam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Federal Dam
No hospital or community health center in Federal Dam 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 Federal Dam; ≈ 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).
How Federal Dam adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Federal Dam 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.
11.1% of Federal Dam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Federal Dam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Township | — | — | — | — |
Gould 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 Federal Dam adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Federal Dam
Why doesn’t Federal Dam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Federal Dam.
What hospital is closest to Federal Dam?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Federal Dam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Federal Dam.
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.