Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where McKinley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKinley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKinley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKinley
Heart disease, stroke and arthritis run high in McKinley
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.6%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, McKinley runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in McKinley, and more people treating it
36.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
McKinley sleeps less
33.7% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 29.2% across Minnesota. 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 McKinley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McKinley adults…
McKinley runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKinley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Care in and near McKinley
No hospital or community health center in McKinley 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 McKinley; ≈ 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 McKinley adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 McKinley 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.
7.8% of McKinley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
McKinley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McKinley adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKinley
Why doesn’t McKinley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKinley.
What hospital is closest to McKinley?
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center in Aurora, 8.2 miles in a straight line from McKinley’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 McKinley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Eveleth, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKinley.
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.