Where Orr residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orr, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orr. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orr
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Orr
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Orr runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Orr, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Minnesota 7.5%), yet 20.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Orr
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), 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 Orr’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Orr adults…
Orr runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orr 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Orr
No hospital or community health center in Orr 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 Orr; ≈ 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 Orr adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Orr 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 Orr adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Orr 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 Orr adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orr
Why doesn’t Orr have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orr.
What hospital is closest to Orr?
Cook Hospital in Cook, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Orr’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 Orr.
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.