Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Gilbert is healthier than 65%
Gilbert differs from Minnesota on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilbert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilbert
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Gilbert
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.4%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Gilbert runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gilbert
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 11.5% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Gilbert
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Gilbert is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Gilbert is healthier than 46%. Against the 9,860 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 65%. 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 Gilbert’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Gilbert’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gilbert is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Gilbert’s median household income is $64,625; among the 9,860 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Gilbert adults…
Gilbert runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gilbert is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gilbert as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilbert 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.
8.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Gilbert
No hospital or community health center in Gilbert 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 Gilbert; ≈ 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 Gilbert adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Gilbert 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.
9.3% of Gilbert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Gilbert and the towns around it
Gilbert’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | B− | 37.6% | 12.5% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Virginia | C− | 39.1% | 14.5% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Biwabik Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fayal Township | B− | 36.6% | 12.3% | 16.5% | ZIP 55734 |
| Eveleth | C+ | 38.1% | 12.3% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Biwabik 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 Gilbert adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gilbert
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gilbert is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Gilbert’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gilbert | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.1–21.9 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%32.3–42.9 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.1–38.6 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.5–37.9 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.1–31.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%8.8–11 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.4–13.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.5–20.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.2–29.5 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.4–21.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%30.8–38.3 | 29.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.6–79.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57.3–63.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.2–88.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.4–82.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.9–70.9 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.8–80.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22–28.9 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.6–36.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.6–24.8 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.5–14.4 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.4–10.8 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.5–11.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28–36.2 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.7–17.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.8–15.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7–9.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 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 Gilbert
Is Gilbert a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 42.9%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gilbert?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Gilbert’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gilbert have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.3%), 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 Gilbert more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilbert.
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.