Photo: Appraiser · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Minnesota, Jordan is healthier than 21% of graded towns
Jordan differs from Minnesota on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jordan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jordan
Minnesota sets a high bar
Jordan is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but only 21% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Jordan’s lead shrinks
Jordan is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but 23% of the 7,133 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jordan
1 in 13 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (12% vs 9.3%) is higher too. 10.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Jordan
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), 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 Jordan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Jordan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jordan is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #215 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 27%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jordan’s median household income is $110,057; among the 7,133 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Jordan 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Jordan adults…
Jordan runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Jordan residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Jordan
1 community health center in Jordan, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Jordan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jordan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Jordan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jordan runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Jordan 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.
Jordan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | B− | 36.2% | 9.9% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Sand Creek Township | B+ | 34.1% | 10% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| St. Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — |
St. Lawrence 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 Jordan adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jordan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jordan is better than Minnesota on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Jordan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jordan | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%15.6–22.1 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–20 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.9–42.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.2–34 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%27.6–34.4 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.5%18.1–23.1 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%13.8–20.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.3–31.8 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.3–23.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%26.9–35.7 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7–11.8 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%67.9–75.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.2–66.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%79.7–85.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68–74.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.6–70.7 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.2–83.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.6–29.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26.1–34.6 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.4–26.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11–17.3 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%9.7–14.4 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.2–8.8 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7–9.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%7.9–13.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24–32.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.7–13.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%12.8–17.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–5 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.7–9.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jordan
Is Jordan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jordan is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #215 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jordan?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 42.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jordan?
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague in New Prague, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Jordan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jordan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.8%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jordan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jordan.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.