Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Leonidas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leonidas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55734. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leonidas
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Leonidas
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.1%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Leonidas runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Leonidas
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Leonidas, and more people treating it
34.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80% 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 Leonidas’ likely range; Leonidas’ figures come from ZIP code 55734, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Leonidas adults…
Leonidas 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leonidas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Leonidas
No hospital or community health center in Leonidas 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 Leonidas; ≈ 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).
How Leonidas adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Leonidas 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.
9.1% of Leonidas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Leonidas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveleth | C+ | 38.1% | 12.3% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Mountain Iron | B | 35.5% | 12.4% | 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 Leonidas adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leonidas
Why doesn’t Leonidas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leonidas.
What hospital is closest to Leonidas?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Leonidas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leonidas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Eveleth, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leonidas.
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.