Lonsdale Public School · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lonsdale is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Lonsdale differs from Minnesota on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lonsdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lonsdale
Lonsdale is short on primary care and mental health care
Lonsdale’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Lonsdale
Lonsdale runs below Minnesota on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.2% vs 5.9%) and diabetes (7.3% vs 10.1%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Lonsdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lonsdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lonsdale is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #107 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Lonsdale’s median household income is $95,176; among the 9,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lonsdale is healthier than 61% of graded towns, against 79% nationally.
Out of every 100 Lonsdale adults…
Lonsdale runs below MN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Lonsdale residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lonsdale
No hospital or community health center in Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lonsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lonsdale adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lonsdale 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.
6.8% of Lonsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lonsdale and the towns around it
Lonsdale’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lonsdale | A− | 37% | 7.3% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Wheatland Township | A− | 35.2% | 8.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Webster Township | A− | 34.8% | 9.4% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lonsdale adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lonsdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lonsdale is better than Minnesota on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Lonsdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lonsdale | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%10.8–15.2 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%8.9–11.9 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–19 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%31–43.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.1%22.9–29.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.6%24.3–31 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16–20.8 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.3–13.9 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.2–17 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.7–25.7 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.1%17.8–24.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%28.1–38.7 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.5–8.9 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.3–75.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.8–71.3 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%80.8–85.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66–72.8 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.2–70 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%72.9–85.3 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.6–28.7 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%24.8–34 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.4–24.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10%7.9–12.2 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.3–10.8 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.2–8.5 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20.3–27.8 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.3%7–9.8 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Lonsdale
Is Lonsdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lonsdale is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #107 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lonsdale?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 43.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lonsdale?
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague in New Prague, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Lonsdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lonsdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.9%), 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 Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale.
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.