On CDC estimates, Hayfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Hayfield trails Minnesota on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hayfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayfield
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Hayfield
The closest emergency room is Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester, 20.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Hayfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hayfield is healthier than 72%. Against the 10,458 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hayfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Hayfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 81% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 56%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hayfield’s median household income is $69,313; among the 10,458 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Hayfield
No hospital or community health center in Hayfield 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 Hayfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Hayfield adults…
Hayfield runs above 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hayfield adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hayfield 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.
7.2% of Hayfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hayfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield | B+ | 35.2% | 10.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hayfield adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hayfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hayfield is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Hayfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hayfield | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.2–14 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.5–17.7 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%28.2–42.6 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%27.8–35.6 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.4–37.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22–28.2 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.8–11.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11–16.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20–29.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.3–21.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%24.8–37.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.6–9.6 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.1–77.8 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%63.9–70.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.3–87 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.7–80.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%67.1–76 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71–84.4 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.8–28.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.1–36 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%17.5–24.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%7.7–12.8 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.7–10.3 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.3–7.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.4–9.2 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.6–34 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.2–14.8 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.7 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.2–8.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hayfield
Is Hayfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayfield is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hayfield?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 42.6%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hayfield?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester in Rochester, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Hayfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hayfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–9.6%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hayfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayfield.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.