Where Hillman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hillman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56338. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillman
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hillman
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.8%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Hillman runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hillman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More Hillman adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Hillman’s likely range; Hillman’s figures come from ZIP code 56338, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hillman adults…
Hillman runs above MN on 7 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.
Care in and near Hillman
No hospital or community health center in Hillman 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 Hillman; ≈ 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 Hillman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hillman adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hillman 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.
9% of Hillman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hillman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillman adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hillman
Why doesn’t Hillman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hillman.
What hospital is closest to Hillman?
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Hillman’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 Hillman.
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.