Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0Where McGregor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McGregor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McGregor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McGregor
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in McGregor
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, McGregor runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McGregor adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in McGregor
61.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 15.2% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 McGregor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McGregor adults…
McGregor runs above MN on 8 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of McGregor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near McGregor
No hospital or community health center in McGregor 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 McGregor; ≈ 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 McGregor adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 McGregor 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.
12% of McGregor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
McGregor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McGregor Township | — | — | — | — |
Jevne Township and McGregor 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 McGregor adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McGregor
Why doesn’t McGregor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McGregor.
What hospital is closest to McGregor?
Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, 19.7 miles in a straight line from McGregor’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 McGregor.
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.