Bauman Hall · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Jasper residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jasper, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jasper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jasper
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jasper
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Jasper runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Jasper adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Jasper
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 Jasper’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jasper adults…
Jasper runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Care in and near Jasper
No hospital or community health center in Jasper 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 Jasper; ≈ 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 Jasper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Jasper adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Jasper 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.
10.2% of Jasper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Jasper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Dell Township | — | — | — | — |
Eden Township and Rose Dell 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 Jasper adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jasper
Why doesn’t Jasper have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jasper.
What hospital is closest to Jasper?
Pipestone County Medical Center in Pipestone, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Jasper’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 Jasper.
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.