Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pine River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine River
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pine River
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Pine River runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pine River adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (30.9%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Pine River
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 26.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine River, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 81.1% 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 Pine River’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pine River adults…
Pine River runs above 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.
Care in and near Pine River
No hospital or community health center in Pine River 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 River; ≈ 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 Pine River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Pine River adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Pine River 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.
11.5% of Pine River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Pine River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine River Township | C | 37.6% | 14.9% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Walden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chickamaw Beach | — | — | — | — |
Barclay Township, Wilson Township, Walden Township and Chickamaw Beach: 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 River adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine River
Why doesn’t Pine River 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 River.
What hospital is closest to Pine River?
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, 26.6 miles in a straight line from Pine River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine River.
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.