Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Kelliher residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelliher, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kelliher. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelliher
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Kelliher
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.7%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Kelliher runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Kelliher
The closest emergency room is Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 37.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Kelliher, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.4% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Kelliher, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Kelliher’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kelliher adults…
Kelliher runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kelliher is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kelliher as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Kelliher
No hospital or community health center in Kelliher 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 Kelliher; ≈ 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 Kelliher 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kelliher adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kelliher 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.
9.9% of Kelliher adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Kelliher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelliher Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shooks Township | — | — | — | — |
Kelliher Township and Shooks 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 Kelliher adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelliher
Why doesn’t Kelliher have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kelliher.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kelliher?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelliher.
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.