Photo: Elkman · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ironton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ironton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ironton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ironton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ironton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ironton runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ironton
62% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 12.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Ironton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ironton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. 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 Ironton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ironton adults…
Ironton runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ironton 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ironton
No hospital or community health center in Ironton 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 Ironton; ≈ 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 Ironton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ironton 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.
10.6% of Ironton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ironton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale Township | B− | 38.6% | 12.3% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Crosby | B− | 37.6% | 12.7% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ironton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ironton
Why doesn’t Ironton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ironton.
What hospital is closest to Ironton?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Ironton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ironton.
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.