Where Red Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Lake
Smoking is more common in Red Lake
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (35.7%), more than twice the Minnesota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Red Lake
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 42.6% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Red Lake adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.4%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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 Red Lake’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Red Lake adults…
Red Lake runs below MN on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Red Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Red Lake
No hospital or community health center in Red Lake 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 Red Lake; ≈ 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).
How Red Lake adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Red Lake runs above Minnesota.
4 in 10 Red Lake 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.
37.4% of Red Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Red Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redby | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Rock | — | — | — | — |
Redby: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Little Rock: 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 Red Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Lake
Why doesn’t Red Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Lake.
What hospital is closest to Red Lake?
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Red Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Lake.
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.