Photo: 123dieinafire · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ramsey is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Ramsey beats Minnesota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ramsey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramsey
Against towns with similar incomes, Ramsey’s lead shrinks
Ramsey is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 6,240 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$146K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Ramsey
Ramsey runs below Minnesota on stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.8% vs 5.9%) and COPD (4.5% vs 5.4%). 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 Ramsey’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Ramsey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramsey is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #98 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 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 54%.
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). Ramsey’s median household income is $116,415; among the 6,240 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$146K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Most Minnesota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ramsey is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 81% nationally.
Out of every 100 Ramsey adults…
Ramsey runs below MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ramsey
No hospital or community health center in Ramsey 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 Ramsey; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramsey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Ramsey adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Ramsey 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.
6.3% of Ramsey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ramsey and the towns around it
Ramsey’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ramsey adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ramsey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ramsey is better than Minnesota on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Ramsey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ramsey | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.4–15.6 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%31.9–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8–10.3 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%26–31 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.6%28–33.3 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.9%18–21.9 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%9–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.9–10.1 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.2–14.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%19.1–24.4 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%17.1–22.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%26.9–33.3 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%69.1–75 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%67.5–72.6 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.5–86.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.2–77.7 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%65.9–72.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%72.4–81.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%23.1–28.6 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.9–34.3 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.9–26.2 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%8–10.4 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%22.8–28.2 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.4–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ramsey
Is Ramsey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ramsey is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #98 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ramsey?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 39.6%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ramsey?
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Ramsey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ramsey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.5%), 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey.
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.