Where Hancock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hancock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hancock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hancock
Dental care lags in Hancock
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Hancock’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Many Hancock adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 8 working-age adults has no health insurance (12%, vs 7.5% across Minnesota). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 17.9%, is about level with the state’s 16%. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hancock
1 in 8 adults worry about keeping their housing (11.8%), vs 9.3% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 10.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hancock is short on dental care and mental health care
Hancock’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Hancock’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Hancock
No hospital or community health center in Hancock 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 Hancock; ≈ 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 Hancock adults…
Hancock runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hancock adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hancock 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.
Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodges Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moore Township | — | — | — | — |
Hodges Township and Moore 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 Hancock adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hancock
Why doesn’t Hancock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hancock.
What hospital is closest to Hancock?
Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Hancock’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 Hancock.
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.