Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Pennock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pennock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pennock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pennock
Pennock is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Pennock’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Pennock
Pennock runs below Minnesota on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.2% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%) and cancer (6.7% vs 8.5%). A young population is part of it: only 5% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Pennock’s likely range.
Care in and near Pennock
No hospital or community health center in Pennock 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 Pennock; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Pennock adults…
Pennock runs below MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Pennock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Pennock adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Pennock 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.
6.9% of Pennock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Pennock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mamre Township | — | — | — | — |
St. Johns Township and Mamre 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 Pennock adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pennock
Why doesn’t Pennock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pennock.
What hospital is closest to Pennock?
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Pennock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pennock?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Willmar in Willmar, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pennock.
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.