Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Hinckley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Hinckley trails Minnesota on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hinckley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hinckley
Dental care lags in Hinckley
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Hinckley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hinckley
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hinckley runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hinckley
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (10.7% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 14.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hinckley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hinckley is healthier than 16%. Against the 6,041 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 39%. 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 Hinckley’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hinckley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hinckley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 34% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Hinckley’s median household income is $50,714; among the 6,041 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hinckley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Hinckley adults…
Hinckley runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.5% of Hinckley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Hinckley
No hospital or community health center in Hinckley 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 Hinckley; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hinckley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hinckley runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Hinckley 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.
Hinckley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley | C− | 41.2% | 13.1% | 20.9% | CDC place |
| Barry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hinckley Township | — | — | — | — |
Barry Township and Hinckley 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 Hinckley adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hinckley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hinckley is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Hinckley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hinckley | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.9%19.7–26.2 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.4 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.8–21.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%34–48.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.3–14.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.4–40.2 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30–37.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.2–29.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.1–20.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%17.9–24.1 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.1–34.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.1–21.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.2–41.1 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.5–11.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.7–78.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.6–60.9 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.5–84.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.1–78.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57–66.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65.1–79.9 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.4–31 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.7–38.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.7–27.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.4–21.8 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.4–15.7 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%11.8–17.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%31.7–41.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.8–18.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15–19.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.2 | 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 Hinckley
Is Hinckley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hinckley is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hinckley?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 48.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hinckley?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Hinckley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hinckley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.9%), 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 Hinckley 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 Hinckley.
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.