Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Knife River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knife River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knife River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knife River
Cancer and arthritis run high in Knife River
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.5%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Knife River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults 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 Knife River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Knife River adults…
Knife River runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Knife River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Knife River
No hospital or community health center in Knife River 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 Knife River; ≈ 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).
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
Keeping up with care
Share of Knife River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Knife River adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Knife River 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.
Knife River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth Township | A | 33.1% | 10% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knife River adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knife River
Why doesn’t Knife River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knife River.
What hospital is closest to Knife River?
Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Knife River’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 Knife River.
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.