Photo: Ed Kohler · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Funkley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Funkley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Funkley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Funkley
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Funkley runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Funkley
The closest emergency room is Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (9.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Funkley
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Funkley, and more people treating it
36.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.8% 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 Funkley’s likely range; Funkley’s figures come from ZIP code 56630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Funkley adults…
Funkley runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Funkley
No hospital or community health center in Funkley 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 Funkley; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Funkley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
How Funkley adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Funkley 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.
11% of Funkley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Funkley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet Township | — | — | — | — |
Hornet 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 Funkley adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Funkley
Why doesn’t Funkley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Funkley.
What hospital is closest to Funkley?
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital in Cass Lake, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Funkley’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 Funkley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Funkley.
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.