Where Skyline residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skyline, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skyline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skyline
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Skyline
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Skyline runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Skyline, and more people treating it
36.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Skyline adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Skyline’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Skyline adults…
Skyline runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Skyline is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Skyline as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Skyline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Skyline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Skyline
No hospital or community health center in Skyline 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 Skyline; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Skyline adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Skyline 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.
Skyline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | B+ | 34.1% | 8.7% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Mankato Township | B+ | 34.2% | 9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Bend Township | B+ | 34.4% | 9.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skyline adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Skyline
Why doesn’t Skyline have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skyline.
What hospital is closest to Skyline?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato in Mankato, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Skyline’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Skyline?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Open Door Health Center in Mankato, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skyline.
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.