Where Manhattan Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manhattan Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56442. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manhattan Beach
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Manhattan Beach
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Manhattan Beach runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Manhattan Beach, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Manhattan Beach is short on dental care and mental health care
Manhattan Beach’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Manhattan Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (73.3% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Manhattan Beach’s likely range; Manhattan Beach’s figures come from ZIP code 56442, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Manhattan Beach adults…
Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Manhattan Beach
No hospital or community health center in Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Manhattan Beach adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Manhattan Beach does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Manhattan Beach 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.
5.9% of Manhattan Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Manhattan Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty Lakes | — | — | — | — | |
| Timothy Township | — | — | — | — |
Fifty Lakes and Timothy 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 Manhattan Beach adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Manhattan Beach
Why doesn’t Manhattan Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manhattan Beach.
What hospital is closest to Manhattan Beach?
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Manhattan Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manhattan Beach.
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.