Photo: afiler from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Green Isle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Isle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Isle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Isle
Binge drinking is the habit Green Isle doesn’t win on
21.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Green Isle is short on primary care and mental health care
Green Isle’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Green Isle
Green Isle runs below Minnesota on cancer (7.1% vs 8.5%) and heart disease (5% vs 5.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Green Isle’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
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Care in and near Green Isle
No hospital or community health center in Green Isle 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 Green Isle; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Green Isle adults…
Green Isle runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Isle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Green Isle adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Green Isle 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.
8.4% of Green Isle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Green Isle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Green Isle Township | — | — | — | — |
Washington Lake Township and Green Isle 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 Green Isle adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Isle
Why doesn’t Green Isle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green Isle.
What hospital is closest to Green Isle?
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center in Arlington, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Green Isle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Isle.
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.