Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Roscoe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roscoe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roscoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roscoe
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Roscoe
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. COPD is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.4% across Minnesota. In all, Roscoe runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Roscoe, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Roscoe has no health insurance
9.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. 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 Roscoe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Roscoe adults…
Roscoe runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roscoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Roscoe
No hospital or community health center in Roscoe 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 Roscoe; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Roscoe adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Roscoe 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.
8.4% of Roscoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Roscoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Munson Township | B | 36.6% | 11.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Zion 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 Roscoe adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roscoe
Why doesn’t Roscoe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roscoe.
What hospital is closest to Roscoe?
Centracare - Paynesville Hospital in Paynesville, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Roscoe’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 Roscoe.
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.