Where St. Marys Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Marys Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Marys Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Marys Point
Cancer, diabetes and arthritis run high in St. Marys Point
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.2%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.7%, vs 22.3% across Minnesota. In all, St. Marys Point runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in St. Marys Point, and more people treating it
34.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
St. Marys Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Minnesota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.7% vs 74.8%) and dentist visits (73.1% vs 67.5%). 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 St. Marys Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 St. Marys Point adults…
St. Marys Point runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Marys Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near St. Marys Point
No hospital or community health center in St. Marys Point 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. Marys Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How St. Marys Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, St. Marys Point does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 St. Marys Point 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.
5.1% of St. Marys Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
St. Marys Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton | A | 31.9% | 11.2% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Lake St. Croix Beach | A− | 34.7% | 11.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Marys Point adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Marys Point
Why doesn’t St. Marys Point 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. Marys Point.
What hospital is closest to St. Marys Point?
Hudson Hospital in Hudson, 4.6 miles in a straight line from St. Marys Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Marys Point.
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.