Where Ostrander residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ostrander, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ostrander. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ostrander
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Ostrander
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Ostrander runs above Minnesota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Ostrander
The closest emergency room is Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Ostrander, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Ostrander’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ostrander adults…
Ostrander runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ostrander
No hospital or community health center in Ostrander 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 Ostrander; ≈ 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 Ostrander 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ostrander adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ostrander 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.
8.4% of Ostrander adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ostrander 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 Ostrander adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ostrander
Why doesn’t Ostrander have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ostrander.
What hospital is closest to Ostrander?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Ostrander’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ostrander.
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.