Photo: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Finland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Finland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Finland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Finland
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Finland
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.6%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Finland runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, arthritis and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Finland
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 33.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is closer (21 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Finland, and more people treating it
35.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Finland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 15 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Finland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Finland adults…
Finland runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Finland is an older town: 27% 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 Finland as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Finland
No hospital or community health center in Finland 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 Finland; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Finland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Finland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Finland adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Finland 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.
Finland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Bay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Bay Township | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Bay Township and Beaver Bay 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 Finland adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Finland
Why doesn’t Finland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Finland.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Finland.
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.