Where Nett Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nett Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nett Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nett Lake
Making ends meet is harder in Nett Lake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.3%), about twice the Minnesota rate. No reliable transportation (14.8% vs 7.1%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 15.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Nett Lake
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.2%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Nett Lake
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Nett Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Nett Lake’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Nett Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
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 Nett Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Nett Lake adults…
Nett Lake runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nett Lake
No hospital or community health center in Nett Lake 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 Nett Lake; ≈ 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 Nett Lake adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Nett Lake runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Nett Lake 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.
Nett Lake 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 Nett Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nett Lake
Why doesn’t Nett Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nett Lake.
What hospital is closest to Nett Lake?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 25.9 miles in a straight line from Nett Lake’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 Nett Lake.
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.