Where Hitterdal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hitterdal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hitterdal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hitterdal
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Hitterdal
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hitterdal runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Hitterdal
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 25.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Hitterdal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hitterdal adults…
Hitterdal runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hitterdal
No hospital or community health center in Hitterdal 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 Hitterdal; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hitterdal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Hitterdal adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Hitterdal 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.
7.1% of Hitterdal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hitterdal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Goose Prairie Township | — | — | — | — |
Highland Grove Township and Goose Prairie 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 Hitterdal adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hitterdal
Why doesn’t Hitterdal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hitterdal.
What hospital is closest to Hitterdal?
Essentia Health Ada in Ada, 25.5 miles in a straight line from Hitterdal’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 Hitterdal.
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.