Photo: MNTRT2009 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Floodwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Floodwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Floodwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Floodwood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Floodwood
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Floodwood runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Floodwood
59% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Floodwood
The closest emergency room is Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 25.4 miles away in a straight line. And 9.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.1% across Minnesota. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Floodwood, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Floodwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Floodwood adults…
Floodwood runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Floodwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Floodwood
1 community health center in Floodwood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Floodwood; ≈ 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 Floodwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Floodwood runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Floodwood 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.
12.9% of Floodwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Floodwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floodwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Floodwood 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 Floodwood adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Floodwood
Why doesn’t Floodwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Floodwood.
What hospital is closest to Floodwood?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Floodwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Floodwood?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Floodwood, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Floodwood.
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.