Gaylord City Park · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Gaylord is healthier than 74%
Gaylord differs from Minnesota on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gaylord. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gaylord
More Gaylord adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Gaylord
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Gaylord runs above Minnesota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Gaylord has no health insurance
12.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
Gaylord is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gaylord is healthier than 46%. Against the 8,097 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Gaylord’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Gaylord’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaylord is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 76% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Gaylord’s median household income is $57,243; among the 8,097 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Gaylord adults…
Gaylord runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gaylord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Gaylord
No hospital or community health center in Gaylord 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 Gaylord; ≈ 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).
How Gaylord adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Gaylord 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.
10.1% of Gaylord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Gaylord and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord | B− | 38.8% | 12.2% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gaylord adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gaylord
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gaylord is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Gaylord’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gaylord | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.2–23.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–15.9 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%31.4–46.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.5–14.3 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%30.7–38.8 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.4–38.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.3–29.8 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.8–8.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.4–15.8 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.4–17.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%25.5–36.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%23.9–35.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.2–78.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%61.7–68.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.1–86.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.3–81.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%63.7–73.2 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%71.3–84.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–26.1 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%25.1–34.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.6–25.7 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%11.9–17.7 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.6–13.5 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.1–9.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.2–12.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%28.6–38.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%12.9–18.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8–10.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 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 Gaylord
Is Gaylord a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaylord is healthier than 46% 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 Gaylord?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 46.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gaylord?
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Gaylord’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gaylord have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–15.1%), 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 Gaylord 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 Gaylord.
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.