Photo: Northrop1899 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Northrop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northrop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northrop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northrop
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Northrop
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Northrop runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Northrop adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Northrop
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), 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 Northrop’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Northrop adults…
Northrop runs above MN on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Northrop
No hospital or community health center in Northrop 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 Northrop; ≈ 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 Northrop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Northrop adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Northrop 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.
9.9% of Northrop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Northrop 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 Northrop adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northrop
Why doesn’t Northrop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northrop.
What hospital is closest to Northrop?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont in Fairmont, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Northrop’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northrop.
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.