Photo: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Jenkins residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jenkins, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jenkins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jenkins
Binge drinking is the habit Jenkins doesn’t win on
22% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Jenkins
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Jenkins is short on dental care and mental health care
Jenkins’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Jenkins
Jenkins runs below Minnesota on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%), diabetes (8.2% vs 10.1%) and COPD (4.5% vs 5.4%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Jenkins’ likely range.
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.
Care in and near Jenkins
No hospital or community health center in Jenkins 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 Jenkins; ≈ 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 Jenkins adults…
Jenkins runs below MN on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jenkins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Jenkins adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Jenkins 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% of Jenkins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Jenkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequot Lakes | A− | 35.8% | 10.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Jenkins Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Loon Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Jenkins Township, Wilson Township and Loon Lake 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 Jenkins adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jenkins
Why doesn’t Jenkins have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jenkins.
What hospital is closest to Jenkins?
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Jenkins’ 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 Jenkins.
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.