Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Scanlon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scanlon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scanlon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scanlon
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Scanlon
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Scanlon runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Scanlon adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Scanlon
62% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 11.8% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). 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 Scanlon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Scanlon adults…
Scanlon runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Scanlon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Scanlon
No hospital or community health center in Scanlon 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 Scanlon; ≈ 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 Scanlon adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 3 Scanlon 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.
9.7% of Scanlon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Scanlon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Township | A | 35.7% | 9.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Cloquet | C+ | 39.1% | 11.8% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scanlon adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scanlon
Why doesn’t Scanlon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scanlon.
What hospital is closest to Scanlon?
Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Scanlon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scanlon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic in Carlton, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scanlon.
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.