Where Sobieski residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sobieski, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sobieski. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sobieski
Sobieski is short on dental care and mental health care
Sobieski’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Sobieski
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Sobieski
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. 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 Sobieski’s likely range.
Care in and near Sobieski
No hospital or community health center in Sobieski 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 Sobieski; ≈ 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.
Out of every 100 Sobieski adults…
Sobieski runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sobieski adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sobieski adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sobieski 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.
8.2% of Sobieski adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Sobieski 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pike Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Swan River Township and Pike Creek Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sobieski adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sobieski
Why doesn’t Sobieski have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sobieski.
What hospital is closest to Sobieski?
St. Gabriels Hospital in Little Falls, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Sobieski’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sobieski.
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.