Photo: Aaron Fulkerson (AaronRoe at English Wikipedia) · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Shoreview is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Shoreview differs from Minnesota on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shoreview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shoreview
Shoreview keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.2% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
Shoreview is an active town
Only 15.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Few Shoreview adults smoke
8.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Shoreview’s likely range.
What’s behind Shoreview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shoreview is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #22 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 87%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Shoreview’s median household income is $108,370; among the 7,393 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$135K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shoreview 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Shoreview adults…
Shoreview runs below MN on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shoreview
No hospital or community health center in Shoreview 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 Shoreview; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Shoreview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shoreview does better than Minnesota.
1 in 3 Shoreview 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.
4.5% of Shoreview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Shoreview and the towns around it
Shoreview’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreview | A+ | 28.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| North Oaks | A | 27.9% | 10.8% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Arden Hills | A+ | 27% | 8% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Vadnais Heights | A− | 31.5% | 10.6% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Roseville | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shoreview adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shoreview
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shoreview is better than Minnesota on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Shoreview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shoreview | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%12.1–15.1 | 16% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.9–14.6 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%26–32 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 10.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30%27.7–32.4 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%33.3–38.4 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%20.5–24.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.3–11 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.3–6.3 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%14.1–18.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 24.9%22.5–27.4 | 29.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 7.5% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.9–79.5 | 74.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.2%74.2–78.2 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.6–90.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.4–80.3 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.7%71–76.3 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%77.2–84.6 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%22.6–27.2 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%30.3–35.9 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%18.3–22.7 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 11.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 9.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.7–5.2 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%21.4–26 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.8–11.2 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.8–11 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Shoreview
Is Shoreview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shoreview is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #22 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shoreview?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 32%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shoreview?
M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Shoreview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shoreview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–5.5%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Shoreview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shoreview.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.