Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Ogema residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ogema, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ogema. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ogema
Making ends meet is harder in Ogema
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.2%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Ogema
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ogema
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Ogema’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Ogema’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Ogema 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ogema adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Ogema adults…
Ogema runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ogema
No hospital or community health center in Ogema 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 Ogema; ≈ 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 Ogema adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ogema runs above Minnesota.
3 in 10 Ogema 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.
Ogema 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Earth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
White Earth Township and Spring Creek 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 Ogema adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ogema
Why doesn’t Ogema have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ogema.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ogema.
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.