Photo: Cammietime at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Longville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Longville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Longville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Longville
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Longville
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), about twice the Minnesota rate. 1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.4%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Longville runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Longville, and more people treating it
47.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 87.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Longville adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Longville
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Deer River in Deer River, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Longville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Longville adults…
Longville runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Longville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Longville
No hospital or community health center in Longville 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 Longville; ≈ 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 Longville adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Longville does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Longville 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.
7.2% of Longville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Longville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kego Township | — | — | — | — |
Kego Township: 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 Longville adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Longville
Why doesn’t Longville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Longville.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Longville.
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.