Where Sabin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sabin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sabin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sabin
Binge drinking is the habit Sabin doesn’t win on
21.7% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Sabin
Sabin runs below Minnesota on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.4% vs 5.9%) and diabetes (7.8% vs 10.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). 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 Sabin’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Sabin adults…
Sabin runs below MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sabin
No hospital or community health center in Sabin 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 Sabin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sabin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sabin adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sabin 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.
7.7% of Sabin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Sabin 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 Sabin adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sabin
Why doesn’t Sabin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sabin.
What hospital is closest to Sabin?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Sabin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sabin?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. Moorhead in Moorhead, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sabin.
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.