Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rothsay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rothsay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rothsay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rothsay
Rothsay is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Rothsay’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Rothsay
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 13.1% 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 Rothsay’s likely range.
Care in and near Rothsay
No hospital or community health center in Rothsay 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 Rothsay; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rothsay adults…
Rothsay runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rothsay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Rothsay adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Rothsay 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.
7.9% of Rothsay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Rothsay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trondhjem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tanberg Township | — | — | — | — |
Trondhjem Township and Tanberg 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 Rothsay adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rothsay
Why doesn’t Rothsay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rothsay.
What hospital is closest to Rothsay?
St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Rothsay’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 Rothsay.
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.