Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Within Minnesota, Mankato is healthier than 40% of graded towns
Mankato differs from Minnesota on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mankato. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mankato
Mankato is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mankato is healthier than 68%. Against the 10,179 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mankato
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. No reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 12.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Mankato is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but only 40% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Mankato
60.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 11.5% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Mankato has a five-star hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Mankato’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Mankato’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mankato is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #162 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Mankato’s median household income is $66,873; among the 10,179 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.9% of Mankato adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mankato adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Mankato
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Mankato, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Mankato; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Mankato adults…
Mankato runs below MN on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Mankato residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
How Mankato adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mankato runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Mankato 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.
Mankato and the towns around it
Mankato’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | B+ | 34.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Mankato Township | B+ | 34.2% | 9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lime Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Mankato | A | 33% | 9.2% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Skyline | — | — | — | — | |
| Belgrade Township | A− | 33.3% | 9.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| South Bend Township | B+ | 34.4% | 9.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Kasota Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Lime Township and Skyline: 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 Mankato adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mankato
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mankato is better than Minnesota on 7 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Mankato’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mankato | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.7–40.1 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.3%24.4–30.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.9%24.8–31.1 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.4–20.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.2–13.8 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.2–15.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.9–28.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.2–22.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%25.4–35.8 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.6 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%67.9–75.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.4–63.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.1%73.6–78.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.4%66.9–71.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.8–70.2 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.5–82.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.2–31.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.1–38.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.5–24.7 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14.2–19.2 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%27.2–34.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Mankato
Is Mankato a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mankato is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #162 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mankato?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 40.1%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mankato?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato in Mankato, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Mankato’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mankato have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.6%), 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 Mankato more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mankato.
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.