Where Gully residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gully, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56646. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gully
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gully
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Gully runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gully
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Gully
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Gully’s likely range; Gully’s figures come from ZIP code 56646, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gully adults…
Gully runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gully 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.
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Care in and near Gully
No hospital or community health center in Gully 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 Gully; ≈ 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 Gully adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Gully 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.
10.9% of Gully adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Gully and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gully adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gully
Why doesn’t Gully have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gully.
What hospital is closest to Gully?
Essentia Health Fosston in Fosston, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Gully’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 Gully.
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.