Church of St. Wenceslaus-Catholic · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, New Prague is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
New Prague differs from Minnesota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Prague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Prague
Binge drinking is the habit New Prague doesn’t win on
20.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
New Prague is short on primary care and mental health care
New Prague’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer New Prague adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Prague’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind New Prague’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Prague is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #62 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 72%.
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 Prague’s median household income is $94,539; among the 9,356 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
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Care in and near New Prague
1 hospital in New Prague, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Prague; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of New Prague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 New Prague adults…
New Prague runs below MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Prague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How New Prague adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 New Prague 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 Prague and the towns around it
New Prague has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 Prague | A | 32.2% | 8.7% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Helena Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.4% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lanesburgh Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Prague adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Prague
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Prague is better than Minnesota on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside New Prague’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Prague | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%27.8–36.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–9.7 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%26.8–31.9 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.7–34.2 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.3%19.2–23.4 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.7 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%8–9.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.9–5.2 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.9–8.2 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.7–23.9 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%18.2–23 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%26.3–33.3 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5–7.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%71.3–76.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%69.3–73.9 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.1–87.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.6–77.2 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%68–73.6 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%75.5–84 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21.3–26.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%25.7–33 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.5–23.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%6.7–10.1 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.2–9.1 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.8–5.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.2–6.7 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%21.4–27.4 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.3–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Prague
Is New Prague a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Prague is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #62 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Prague?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 36.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Prague?
Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague in New Prague, 0.1 miles in a straight line from New Prague’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Prague have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.5%), 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 Prague 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 Prague.
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.