Where Forada residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forada, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forada
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Forada
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Forada runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Forada, and more people treating it
35.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.9% 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 Forada’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Forada adults…
Forada runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forada adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Forada
No hospital or community health center in Forada 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 Forada; ≈ 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 Forada adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Forada 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.
8.3% of Forada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Forada 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 Forada adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forada
Why doesn’t Forada have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forada.
What hospital is closest to Forada?
Alomere Health in Alexandria, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Forada’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 Forada.
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.