Where McGrath residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McGrath, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56350. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McGrath
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McGrath
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, McGrath runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McGrath adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in McGrath, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from McGrath
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 20.5 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 McGrath’s likely range; McGrath’s figures come from ZIP code 56350, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 McGrath adults…
McGrath runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of McGrath adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near McGrath
No hospital or community health center in McGrath 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 McGrath; ≈ 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 McGrath adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 McGrath 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.
10% of McGrath adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
McGrath 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Township | — | — | — | — |
Williams 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 McGrath adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McGrath
Why doesn’t McGrath have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McGrath.
What hospital is closest to McGrath?
Essentia Health Sandstone in Sandstone, 20.5 miles in a straight line from McGrath’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McGrath.
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.