Where Harding residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harding, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harding. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harding
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Harding
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Harding runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Harding, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Harding
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Harding is short on dental care and mental health care
Harding’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 Harding’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harding adults…
Harding runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harding 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.
Care in and near Harding
No hospital or community health center in Harding 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 Harding; ≈ 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 Harding adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Harding 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.
8.7% of Harding adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Harding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Township | — | — | — | — |
Pulaski 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 Harding adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harding
Why doesn’t Harding have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harding.
What hospital is closest to Harding?
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Harding’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 Harding.
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.