Photo: Widgetkid · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, New Hope is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
New Hope differs from Minnesota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Hope
What’s behind New Hope’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hope is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #105 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 87% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 63%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). New Hope’s median household income is $77,662; among the 10,813 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state New Hope is healthier than 61% of graded towns, against 79% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of New Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 New Hope adults…
New Hope runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Hope
No hospital or community health center in New Hope 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 Hope; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of New Hope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How New Hope adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Hope runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 New Hope 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.
New Hope and the towns around it
New Hope’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope | A− | 29.6% | 9.6% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Crystal | A | 28.5% | 8.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Plymouth | A+ | 24.1% | 7% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Brooklyn Park | A− | 29.2% | 9.7% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Hope adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Hope
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Hope is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside New Hope’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Hope | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%16.2–19.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14.3–17.1 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%27.1–32.3 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%30.3–34.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%31.4–35.4 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%19.6–22.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–8.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.5–14.4 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.9–15 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%20.8–25.1 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%15.3–18.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%27.5–31.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.8–10.3 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%73.4–77.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%61.2–65.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.9–86.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%72–76.5 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%64.3–69.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%73.1–80.4 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23.8–28 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%32.1–36.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%21.6–25.6 | 21.5% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.8–12.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%27.5–32 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%13–15.7 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in New Hope
Is New Hope a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hope is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #105 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Hope?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 32.3%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Hope?
North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, 2.9 miles in a straight line from New Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Hope have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.3%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in New Hope more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Hope.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.