Where Mahnomen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mahnomen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mahnomen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mahnomen
Dental care lags in Mahnomen
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mahnomen
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. No reliable transportation (19.3% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Mahnomen
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.7%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
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 Mahnomen’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mahnomen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Mahnomen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Mahnomen adults…
Mahnomen runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mahnomen
No hospital or community health center in Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen; ≈ 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 Mahnomen adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mahnomen runs above Minnesota.
2 in 5 Mahnomen 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.
Mahnomen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Brook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brevator Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.8% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Stoney Brook 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 Mahnomen adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mahnomen
Why doesn’t Mahnomen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mahnomen.
What hospital is closest to Mahnomen?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Mahnomen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mahnomen?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic in Carlton, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mahnomen.
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.