Where Foreston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Foreston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foreston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foreston
Smoking is more common in Foreston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Foreston is short on dental care and mental health care
Foreston’s 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 ↓
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 Foreston’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
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Care in and near Foreston
No hospital or community health center in Foreston 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 Foreston; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Foreston adults…
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Keeping up with care
Share of Foreston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Foreston adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Foreston 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.
9.1% of Foreston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Foreston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca Township | B− | 38.4% | 11.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Milo Township | B− | 38.6% | 10.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Foreston adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Foreston
Why doesn’t Foreston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Foreston.
What hospital is closest to Foreston?
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Foreston’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 Foreston.
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.