Where Frontenac residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frontenac, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frontenac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frontenac
Cancer and arthritis run high in Frontenac
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Frontenac runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Frontenac, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Frontenac keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.3% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (72.9% vs 67.5%). 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 Frontenac’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Frontenac adults…
Frontenac runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frontenac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Frontenac
No hospital or community health center in Frontenac 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 Frontenac; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Frontenac adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Frontenac does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Frontenac 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.
6.7% of Frontenac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Frontenac 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 Frontenac adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frontenac
Why doesn’t Frontenac have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Frontenac.
What hospital is closest to Frontenac?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City in Lake City, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Frontenac’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frontenac.
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.