Where Genola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Genola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56364. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genola
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Genola
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 27%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Genola runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Genola
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More Genola adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Genola’s likely range; Genola’s figures come from ZIP code 56364, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Genola adults…
Genola runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Genola
No hospital or community health center in Genola 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 Genola; ≈ 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 Genola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Genola adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Genola 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.
9.2% of Genola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Genola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierz Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pierz | B− | 35.8% | 12.2% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Pierz 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 Genola adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Genola
Why doesn’t Genola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Genola.
What hospital is closest to Genola?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Genola’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 Genola.
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.