Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where New Germany residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Germany, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Germany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Germany
Binge drinking is the habit New Germany doesn’t win on
22.8% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in New Germany
New Germany runs below Minnesota on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 10.1%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 New Germany’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 New Germany adults…
New Germany runs below MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Germany
No hospital or community health center in New Germany 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 New Germany; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Germany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How New Germany adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 New Germany 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.
6.1% of New Germany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
New Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hollywood Township | A− | 35% | 8.8% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
Camden 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 New Germany adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Germany
Why doesn’t New Germany have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Germany.
What hospital is closest to New Germany?
Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, 9.5 miles in a straight line from New Germany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Germany.
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.