Where Northome residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northome, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northome. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northome
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Northome
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Northome runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Northome adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Northome
The closest emergency room is Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 30.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cook Area Health Services is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Northome, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Northome’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Northome adults…
Northome runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Northome
1 community health center in Northome, 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 Northome; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Northome adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Northome adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Northome 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.
9.1% of Northome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Northome 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 Northome adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northome
Why doesn’t Northome have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northome.
Where can I get low-cost care near Northome?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northome.
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.