Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Minnesota, Hibbing is healthier than 3% of graded towns
Hibbing differs from Minnesota on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hibbing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hibbing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hibbing
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hibbing runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Hibbing
The closest emergency room is Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 31 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (19.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Hibbing
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hibbing, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hibbing is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hibbing is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,673 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%. 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 Hibbing’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hibbing’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hibbing is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #262 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 44% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Hibbing’s median household income is $55,789; among the 7,673 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hibbing adults…
Hibbing runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hibbing
1 hospital in Hibbing, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hibbing; ≈ 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 Hibbing 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.
69 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Hibbing adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hibbing runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Hibbing 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.
12.2% of Hibbing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hibbing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Balkan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Pine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lavell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nashwauk Township | C+ | 37.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Keewatin | — | — | — | — | |
| Great Scott Township | — | — | — | — |
Balkan Township, Cherry Township, Lone Pine Township, Lavell Township and Great Scott Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Keewatin: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hibbing adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hibbing
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hibbing is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Hibbing’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hibbing | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.3–23.7 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.9 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%32.8–43.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–15 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.2–37.4 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.5–31.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.1–17.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.1–21.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.5–31.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.1–21.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%30.6–38.2 | 29.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.9–78.7 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.4–64.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.6–86.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.3–82.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%63.9–71.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72–82.4 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.5–29.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29.6–37.1 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.5–25.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.9–12 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.4–14 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.7–38.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Hibbing
Is Hibbing a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hibbing is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #262 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hibbing?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 43.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Hibbing have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.5%), 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 Hibbing more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hibbing.
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.