Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Norcross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norcross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56274. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norcross
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Norcross
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Norcross runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Norcross, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Norcross adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.6%), vs 22.3% 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 Norcross’ likely range; Norcross’ figures come from ZIP code 56274, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Norcross adults…
Norcross runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norcross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Norcross
No hospital or community health center in Norcross 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 Norcross; ≈ 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 Norcross adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Norcross 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.
8.8% of Norcross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Norcross 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 Norcross adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norcross
Why doesn’t Norcross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norcross.
What hospital is closest to Norcross?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Norcross’ 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 Norcross.
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.