Where Lake Henry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Henry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Henry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Henry
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Lake Henry
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Henry runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Lake Henry
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), 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 Lake Henry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Henry adults…
Lake Henry runs above MN on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Lake Henry
No hospital or community health center in Lake Henry 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 Lake Henry; ≈ 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 Lake Henry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lake Henry adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake Henry 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.
10.8% of Lake Henry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake Henry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Henry adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Henry
Why doesn’t Lake Henry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Henry.
What hospital is closest to Lake Henry?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Lake Henry’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 Lake Henry.
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.