Photo: 123dieinafire · Public domainWithin Minnesota, Lexington is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Lexington differs from Minnesota on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lexington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lexington
Mental distress runs high in Lexington
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.4%), vs 15.1% across Minnesota. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 25.9%, vs 21.5% across Minnesota. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lexington
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.2% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (13.3% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 12% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Lexington
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Lexington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Lexington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lexington is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #239 of 271 in Minnesota. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 71% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 23%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lexington’s median household income is $75,347; among the 10,841 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lexington compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
How Lexington adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lexington runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Lexington 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.
12% of Lexington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lexington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Lexington adults…
Lexington runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Lexington residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lexington
No hospital or community health center in Lexington 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 Lexington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
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Lexington and the towns around it
Lexington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | C+ | 39.2% | 10.8% | 17.7% | CDC place |
| Blaine | B+ | 35.8% | 10.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Circle Pines | A− | 34.8% | 10% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lexington adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lexington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lexington is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Lexington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lexington | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.1–22.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11–14.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–20.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%35–43.6 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.3–33 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.8%28.1–33.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.3–22.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5–7.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.4–20.5 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.5–21.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.3–31.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.5–21.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%30.1–36.8 | 29.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%7.4–12.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%66.7–73.3 | 74.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.8–63.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81%78.1–83.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.3–76.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%61.6–68.4 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%71.3–81.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%24.6–30.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.7–36.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.6–29.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.3–20.1 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11–15.8 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.2–11.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%9.4–15 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%26.9–35.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10–14.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.1–19.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4–5.4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.1–9.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lexington
Is Lexington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lexington is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #239 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lexington?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 43.6%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lexington?
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Lexington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lexington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–12.1%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lexington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lexington.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.