Where Fifty Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fifty Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fifty Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fifty Lakes
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Fifty Lakes
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.5%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Fifty Lakes runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fifty Lakes, and more people treating it
44.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 85.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Fifty Lakes
The closest emergency room is Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fifty Lakes is short on dental care and mental health care
Fifty Lakes’ 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 ↓
Fifty Lakes adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24% vs 31.2%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 15.1%), lack of emotional support (16.8% vs 21.5%) and depression (20.1% vs 24.4%) all run below Minnesota. Mind & connection ↓
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 Fifty Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Fifty Lakes adults…
Fifty Lakes runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Fifty Lakes is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fifty Lakes as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fifty Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Fifty Lakes adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Fifty Lakes does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Fifty Lakes 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.
Care in and near Fifty Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Fifty Lakes 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 Fifty Lakes; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Fifty Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Fifty Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Emily | — | — | — | — | |
| Timothy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trelipe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crosslake | B | 36.1% | 13.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Manhattan Beach, Emily, Timothy Township and Trelipe 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 Fifty Lakes adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fifty Lakes
Why doesn’t Fifty Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fifty Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Fifty Lakes?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Fifty Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fifty Lakes.
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.