Longyear, E. J., First Diamond Drill Site · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hoyt Lakes is healthier than 74%
Hoyt Lakes differs from Minnesota on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hoyt Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hoyt Lakes
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Hoyt Lakes
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Hoyt Lakes runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hoyt Lakes, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hoyt Lakes
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Hoyt Lakes is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hoyt Lakes is healthier than 54%. Against the 10,065 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Hoyt Lakes’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Hoyt Lakes’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoyt Lakes is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Hoyt Lakes’ median household income is $65,764; among the 10,065 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hoyt Lakes adults…
Hoyt Lakes runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hoyt Lakes 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.
32 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Hoyt Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Hoyt Lakes 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 Hoyt Lakes; ≈ 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).
How Hoyt Lakes adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Hoyt Lakes 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% of Hoyt Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Hoyt Lakes and the towns around it
Hoyt Lakes has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Lakes | B− | 35.8% | 12.5% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| White Township | C | 37.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Babbitt | C+ | 36.5% | 14% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Waasa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bassett Township | — | — | — | — |
Waasa Township and Bassett 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 Hoyt Lakes adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hoyt Lakes
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hoyt Lakes is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Hoyt Lakes’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hoyt Lakes | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%15.3–21.8 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.8–16 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.4–17.8 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.6–41 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32.2–39.5 | 31% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.3–38.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%25.9–32.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.5–4.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.2–13.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.2–19.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%20.6–29.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.8–20.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.9–37.7 | 29.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.1–8.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.6–80.2 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%59.7–65.9 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.3–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%77.9–83.8 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68–74.7 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%76.1–85.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.8–27.6 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.5–36 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.7–24.8 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.6–9.7 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.8–8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.2–9.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%27.9–36.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%12.6–17.8 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%7.9–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 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 Hoyt Lakes
Is Hoyt Lakes a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hoyt Lakes is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hoyt Lakes?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 41%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hoyt Lakes?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Hoyt Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hoyt Lakes have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–8.5%), 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 Hoyt Lakes more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hoyt Lakes.
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.