Where Humboldt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Humboldt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56731. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Humboldt
Humboldt is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Humboldt’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Humboldt
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.3%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Humboldt runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Humboldt, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Humboldt’s likely range; Humboldt’s figures come from ZIP code 56731, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Humboldt
No hospital or community health center in Humboldt 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 Humboldt; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Humboldt adults…
Humboldt runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Humboldt 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Humboldt adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Humboldt 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.
6.4% of Humboldt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Humboldt 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 Humboldt adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Humboldt
Why doesn’t Humboldt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Humboldt.
What hospital is closest to Humboldt?
Kittson Healthcare in Hallock, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Humboldt’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 Humboldt.
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.