Where Pickwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pickwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pickwick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pickwick
Cancer and arthritis run high in Pickwick
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.1%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Pickwick runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pickwick is short on primary care and mental health care
Pickwick’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Pickwick, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Pickwick adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pickwick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pickwick adults…
Pickwick runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pickwick
No hospital or community health center in Pickwick 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 Pickwick; ≈ 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 Pickwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Pickwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pickwick adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pickwick does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Pickwick 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.
Pickwick 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 Pickwick adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pickwick
Why doesn’t Pickwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pickwick.
What hospital is closest to Pickwick?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Pickwick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pickwick.
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.