Where Pine Bend residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Bend, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 56651. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Bend
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pine Bend
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Pine Bend runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pine Bend
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pine Bend
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.5%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Utility shut-off threats (8.7% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (10.6% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 15.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% 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 Pine Bend’s likely range; Pine Bend’s figures come from ZIP code 56651, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pine Bend adults…
Pine Bend runs above MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Bend 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.
15.4% of Pine Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Pine Bend
No hospital or community health center in Pine Bend 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 Pine Bend; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pine Bend adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pine Bend runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Pine Bend 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.
Pine Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Island Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Clover Township and Island Lake 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 Pine Bend adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Bend
Why doesn’t Pine Bend have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Bend.
What hospital is closest to Pine Bend?
Sanford Bagley Medical Center in Bagley, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Pine Bend’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 Pine Bend.
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.