Where Soudan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Soudan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Soudan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Soudan
Heart disease, stroke and arthritis run high in Soudan
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.4%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, Soudan runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and heart disease, stroke and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Soudan, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Soudan keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79% vs 74.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 85.3%). 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 Soudan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Soudan adults…
Soudan runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Soudan is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Soudan as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Soudan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Soudan
No hospital or community health center in Soudan 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 Soudan; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Soudan adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Soudan 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.
7.2% of Soudan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Soudan 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 Soudan adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Soudan
Why doesn’t Soudan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Soudan.
What hospital is closest to Soudan?
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Soudan’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 Soudan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Rivers Health Services in Tower, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Soudan.
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.