Photo: clumpinglitter · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Lindstrom is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Lindstrom differs from Minnesota on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lindstrom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lindstrom
What’s behind Lindstrom’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lindstrom is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #118 of 271 in Minnesota. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Lindstrom’s median household income is $98,226; among the 8,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lindstrom is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 76% nationally.
Out of every 100 Lindstrom adults…
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Care in and near Lindstrom
No hospital or community health center in Lindstrom 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 Lindstrom; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Lindstrom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lindstrom adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Lindstrom adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Lindstrom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lindstrom and the towns around it
Lindstrom has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindstrom | A− | 36.2% | 10.3% | 14% | CDC place |
| Chisago Lake Township | A− | 36.2% | 10.6% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Center City | — | — | — | — | |
| Franconia Township | A− | 36.4% | 10% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Chisago City | B+ | 35.9% | 11% | 14% | CDC place |
Center City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lindstrom adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lindstrom
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lindstrom is better than Minnesota on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Lindstrom’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lindstrom | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.9–17.4 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.1–13.3 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–16.9 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%29.9–42.2 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.5–36 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.5–39.2 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.1–29.2 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.9–6.6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.2–9.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.7–16.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.3–26 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.5–21.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31%25.8–36.5 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.7–79.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%64.7–71.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.7–88.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.7–80.6 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%67.4–76.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%75.1–86.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.1–28 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.1%23.1–31.2 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.2–22.3 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.6–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.7–9.6 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.1–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.4–8.1 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%24–31.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10–13.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.7–14 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lindstrom
Is Lindstrom a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lindstrom is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #118 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lindstrom?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 42.2%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lindstrom?
Fairview Lakes Health Services in Wyoming, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Lindstrom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lindstrom have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.5%), 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 Lindstrom more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lindstrom.
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.