Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Herman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herman
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Herman
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Herman runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Herman, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Herman, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.6% 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 Herman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Herman adults…
Herman runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Herman is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Herman as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Herman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Herman
No hospital or community health center in Herman 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 Herman; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Herman adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Herman 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.
8.9% of Herman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Herman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Logan 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 Herman adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Herman
Why doesn’t Herman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herman.
What hospital is closest to Herman?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Herman’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 Herman.
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.