Where Ruthton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruthton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruthton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruthton
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Ruthton
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.8%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Ruthton runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Ruthton
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Checkups ↓
More Ruthton adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), 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 Ruthton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ruthton adults…
Ruthton runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ruthton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
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 Ruthton
No hospital or community health center in Ruthton 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 Ruthton; ≈ 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 Ruthton adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ruthton 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.
10.2% of Ruthton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Ruthton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ruthton adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruthton
Why doesn’t Ruthton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruthton.
What hospital is closest to Ruthton?
Avera Tyler Hospital in Tyler, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Ruthton’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 Ruthton.
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.