Where Grasston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grasston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grasston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grasston
Grasston is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Grasston’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Grasston is behind on routine checkups
It trails Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (70.5% vs 74.8%), dentist visits (62.3% vs 67.5%) and cholesterol checks (81% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Grasston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 13.1% 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 Grasston’s likely range.
Care in and near Grasston
No hospital or community health center in Grasston 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 Grasston; ≈ 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 Grasston 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Grasston adults…
Grasston runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Grasston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Grasston runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Grasston 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.
9.5% of Grasston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Grasston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake Township | C+ | 36.6% | 11.7% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grasston adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Grasston
Why doesn’t Grasston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grasston.
What hospital is closest to Grasston?
Welia Health in Mora, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Grasston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grasston.
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.