Where Odin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Odin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Odin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Odin
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Odin
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Odin runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Odin is short on primary care and mental health care
Odin’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 ↓
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 Odin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Odin adults…
Odin runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Odin
No hospital or community health center in Odin 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 Odin; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Odin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Odin adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Odin 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.
9.5% of Odin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Odin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Odin Township and Long Lake Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Odin adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Odin
Why doesn’t Odin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Odin.
What hospital is closest to Odin?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Odin’s 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 Odin.
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.