Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Frazee is healthier than 90%
Frazee trails Minnesota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frazee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frazee
Frazee is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Frazee’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Frazee
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Frazee runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Frazee
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.1%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 10.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Frazee is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frazee is healthier than 50%. Against the 4,672 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 90%. Health Grade ↓
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 Frazee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Frazee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frazee is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Frazee’s median household income is $47,016; among the 4,672 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Frazee
No hospital or community health center in Frazee 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 Frazee; ≈ 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 Frazee adults…
Frazee runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Frazee 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Frazee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Frazee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Frazee runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Frazee 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.
Frazee and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frazee | B− | 37.9% | 11% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frazee adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frazee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frazee is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Frazee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frazee | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.1–22.1 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–19.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%32.1–43.6 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.6 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32–39 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.6–36.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.1–28.8 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%8.9–13.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.5–19.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.3–29.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.2–23.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.1%25.5–35.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.2–10.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%72.3–79.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.4–68 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.3–86 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.3–80.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.4–72.9 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.7–81.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.5–29.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%24.6–33.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.7–24.4 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.5–17.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.8–12.7 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.9–8.1 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.3–10 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.2–35.7 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12–16.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.2–17.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Frazee
Is Frazee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frazee is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frazee?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 43.6%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frazee?
Perham Health in Perham, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Frazee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frazee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–10.5%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Frazee more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frazee.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.