Where St. John's University residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. John's University, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. John's University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. John's University
Binge drinking is the habit St. John's University doesn’t win on
32% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Arthritis and diabetes are less common in St. John's University
St. John's University runs below Minnesota on ten chronic conditions, most of all arthritis (4.4% vs 22.3%), diabetes (2.1% vs 10.1%) and cancer (1.9% vs 8.5%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
St. John's University is an active town
Only 11.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
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. John's University’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 St. John's University adults…
St. John's University runs below MN on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of St. John's University residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near St. John's University
No hospital or community health center in St. John's University 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 St. John's University; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of St. John's University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How St. John's University adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, St. John's University runs above Minnesota.
2 in 5 St. John's University 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.
2.8% of St. John's University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
St. John's University 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. Joseph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Collegeville Township | B+ | 35.3% | 10% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
St. Joseph 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. John's University adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. John's University
Why doesn’t St. John's University have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. John's University.
What hospital is closest to St. John's University?
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital in Saint Cloud, 10.7 miles in a straight line from St. John's University’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 St. John's University.
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.