Where Ormsby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ormsby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ormsby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ormsby
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ormsby
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ormsby runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Ormsby, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 19.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Ormsby adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), 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 Ormsby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ormsby adults…
Ormsby runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ormsby 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.
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Care in and near Ormsby
No hospital or community health center in Ormsby 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 Ormsby; ≈ 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 Ormsby adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Ormsby 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.
9.2% of Ormsby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ormsby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Galena 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 Ormsby adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ormsby
Why doesn’t Ormsby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ormsby.
What hospital is closest to Ormsby?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Ormsby’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 Ormsby.
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.