Within Minnesota, Newport is healthier than 17% of graded towns
Newport differs from Minnesota on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport
Minnesota sets a high bar
Newport is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 17% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Newport scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Newport’s B−, from South St. Paul (B+) to Woodbury (A+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Newport
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.4%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.7%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Newport
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.1% 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 Newport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Newport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #225 of 271 in Minnesota. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Newport’s median household income is $71,979; among the 10,664 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Newport and the towns around it
Newport’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | B− | 37.6% | 12.4% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Woodbury | A+ | 31.3% | 9.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| St. Paul Park | B+ | 35.2% | 10.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| South St. Paul | B+ | 37.1% | 10% | 14% | CDC place |
| Inver Grove Heights | A | 34.3% | 9.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
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 Newport 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Newport adults…
Newport runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newport
No hospital or community health center in Newport 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 Newport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Newport adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Newport 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newport adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newport is better than Minnesota on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Newport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newport | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.5–22.3 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.8 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%33.1–41.9 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.8–34.7 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.9–37 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.3%20–24.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.7–8.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.2–13.7 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14–19.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.8–29.6 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.6 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.9%26.4–33.5 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.4–11.3 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.9–77.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.3–66.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.9–85.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.3–77.9 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%62.5–69.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.3–82.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.3–28.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28–35.4 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%19.1–25.1 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.7–18.6 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.2–14.3 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.7–10.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.2–13.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.1–33.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.8–14.7 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13–17.3 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 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 Newport
Is Newport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #225 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newport?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 41.9%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newport?
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Newport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11.3%), 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 Newport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newport.
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.