Photo: Jatakuck · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Minnesota, St. James is healthier than 5% of graded towns
St. James trails Minnesota on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. James. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. James
1 in 6 working-age adults in St. James has no health insurance
16.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
More St. James adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in St. James
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.2%), vs 11.4% across Minnesota. Housing insecurity (14.5% vs 9.3%) and utility shut-off threats (8.4% vs 5.7%) are higher too. 13.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 7.9% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
St. James is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, St. James is healthier than 36%. Against the 8,988 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 St. James’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind St. James’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. James is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #256 of 271 in Minnesota. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). St. James’ median household income is $60,242; among the 8,988 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. James 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of St. James adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 St. James adults…
St. James runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. James
1 hospital in St. James, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 St. James; ≈ 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).
How St. James adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 St. James 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.
St. James 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James | C+ | 38.3% | 13% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| St. James Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosendale Township | — | — | — | — |
St. James Township and Rosendale 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 St. James adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. James
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. James is better than Minnesota on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside St. James’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. James | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19.5–26.7 | 16% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 11.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–18 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%30.5–46.5 | 33.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–15 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.3–37.3 | 31% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%29.8–38 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.3–27.3 | 22.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.4–8.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.5–18.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13–18.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26.8–37.5 | 22.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.1–20.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%25.9–38.5 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.7%13.4–20.6 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.3–77.8 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56.2–63.7 | 67.5% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80.2–85 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.6–80 | 76.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%58.1–68.5 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.9–81.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.2–26.4 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%25.9–35.7 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.6–27 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%15.6–22.8 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.1–16.9 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.1–9.7 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%8.6–11.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.6–15.8 | 7.9% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.7–39.6 | 27.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.2–18.4 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.6–18.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 St. James
Is St. James a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. James is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #256 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. James?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 46.5%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. James?
Mayo Clinic Health System St. James in St. James, 0.6 miles in a straight line from St. James’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in St. James have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–20.6%), 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 St. James more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. James.
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.