Photo: Myotus · CC BY 4.0Where Squaw Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Squaw Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Squaw Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Squaw Lake
Dental care lags in Squaw Lake
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.5% across Minnesota. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (Minnesota 8.9%). Squaw Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Squaw Lake
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.8%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Squaw Lake runs above Minnesota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Squaw Lake
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.3%), about twice the Minnesota rate. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 7.1%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% 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 Squaw Lake’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Squaw Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Squaw Lake adults…
Squaw Lake runs above MN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Squaw Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Care in and near Squaw Lake
No hospital or community health center in Squaw Lake 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 Squaw Lake; ≈ 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 Squaw Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Squaw Lake runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Squaw Lake 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.
Squaw Lake 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 Squaw Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Squaw Lake
Why doesn’t Squaw Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Squaw Lake.
What hospital is closest to Squaw Lake?
Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, 24.4 miles in a straight line from Squaw Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Squaw Lake.
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.