Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Paynesville is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Paynesville differs from Minnesota on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paynesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paynesville
What’s behind Paynesville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paynesville is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #91 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 69%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Paynesville’s median household income is $75,250; among the 10,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Paynesville is healthier than 67% of graded towns, against 83% nationally.
Out of every 100 Paynesville adults…
Paynesville runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Paynesville is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Paynesville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Paynesville
1 hospital in Paynesville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Paynesville; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Paynesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Paynesville adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Paynesville 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.
6.2% of Paynesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Paynesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paynesville | A− | 33.5% | 10.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Paynesville adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Paynesville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Paynesville is better than Minnesota on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Paynesville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Paynesville | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.5–18 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%9.9–13.4 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29–38.4 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.8–35.1 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.8–38.5 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.2–27.6 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.5–11.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%4.7–7 | 5.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%9.7–14.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.1–26.2 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.4–20.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.7%24.8–32.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.2–9.1 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.3–79.1 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%68–73.8 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.9–88 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.4–81.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.8%72.2–79.2 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%75.3–85.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–26.9 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%25.6–33.6 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.5–23.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.2–11.6 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.3–9.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.8–7.9 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.5–31.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%9.8–14.3 | 11.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.8–8.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Paynesville
Is Paynesville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paynesville is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #91 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Paynesville?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 38.4%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Paynesville?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Paynesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Paynesville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–9.1%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Paynesville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paynesville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.