Where Inger residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Inger, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inger
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Inger
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), about twice the Minnesota rate. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Inger runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Inger
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.3%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.9% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (17.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Inger
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.1%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 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 Inger’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Inger adults…
Inger runs above MN on 9 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.
22% of Inger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Inger
No hospital or community health center in Inger 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 Inger; ≈ 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 Inger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Inger adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Inger runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Inger 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.
Inger 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 Inger adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Inger
Why doesn’t Inger have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Inger.
What hospital is closest to Inger?
Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Inger’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 Inger.
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.