Where La Prairie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Prairie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Prairie
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in La Prairie
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (13%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, La Prairie runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in La Prairie
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), 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 La Prairie’s likely range.
Out of every 100 La Prairie adults…
La Prairie runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
La Prairie is an older town: 33% 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 La Prairie as about how healthy they are.
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 La Prairie
No hospital or community health center in La Prairie 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 La Prairie; ≈ 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 La Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How La Prairie adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 La Prairie 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% of La Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
La Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | B− | 37% | 12.3% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Grand Rapids | B− | 35.5% | 12.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Prairie adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Prairie
Why doesn’t La Prairie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Prairie.
What hospital is closest to La Prairie?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 3.1 miles in a straight line from La Prairie’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 La Prairie.
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.