Where Keewatin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Keewatin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keewatin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keewatin
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Keewatin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.2%, vs 10.1% across Minnesota. In all, Keewatin runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Keewatin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Keewatin
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.6% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 12.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Keewatin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Keewatin adults…
Keewatin runs above MN on 8 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Keewatin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Keewatin
No hospital or community health center in Keewatin 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 Keewatin; ≈ 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 Keewatin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Keewatin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Keewatin runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Keewatin 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.
Keewatin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashwauk Township | C+ | 37.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Nashwauk | — | — | — | — | |
| Hibbing | C | 38.1% | 13% | 18.7% | CDC place |
Nashwauk: 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 Keewatin adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Keewatin
Why doesn’t Keewatin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Keewatin.
What hospital is closest to Keewatin?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 25.3 miles in a straight line from Keewatin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Keewatin.
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.