On CDC estimates, Long Lake is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Long Lake differs from Minnesota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Long Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Long Lake
Long Lake is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Long Lake
Long Lake runs below Minnesota on obesity (26.5% vs 33.5%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 10.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Long Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Long Lake’s likely range.
What’s behind Long Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Lake is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 81%.
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). Long Lake’s median household income is $109,063; among the 7,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Long Lake adults…
Long Lake runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Long Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Long Lake
No hospital or community health center in Long Lake 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 Long Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Long Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Long Lake adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Long Lake 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.
Long Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake | A | 26.5% | 8.2% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Long Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Long Lake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Long Lake is better than Minnesota on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Long Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Long Lake | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%11.5–16.7 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.7–11.8 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.8–29.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.8–32.4 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.9–37.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%19.2–23.1 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%3.7–6 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%8.5–14.2 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15–21.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%16.7–20.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.1%25–29.2 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%4.9–8.7 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.7–77.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%64.9–69.1 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.5–89.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.2–77.6 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%64.2–69.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%70.4–78.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23.7–28.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%28.1–33.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17.2–22.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.4–11.2 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%5.9–9.5 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.4–6.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%3.9–7.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%21.4–28.1 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.2–12.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%9.5–13.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.8–4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.4 | 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 Long Lake
Is Long Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Long Lake is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Long Lake?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.8% and 29.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Long Lake?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Long Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Long Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.7%), 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 Long Lake more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Long Lake.
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.