Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Halma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Halma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56729. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Halma
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Halma
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Halma runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Halma is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Halma’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Halma, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Halma’s likely range; Halma’s figures come from ZIP code 56729, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Halma adults…
Halma runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Halma
No hospital or community health center in Halma 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 Halma; ≈ 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 Halma 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Halma adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Halma 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.
7.8% of Halma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Halma 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 Halma adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Halma
Why doesn’t Halma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Halma.
What hospital is closest to Halma?
Kittson Healthcare in Hallock, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Halma’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 Halma.
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.