Where Sunfish Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunfish Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunfish Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunfish Lake
Cancer runs high in Sunfish Lake
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sunfish Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Sunfish Lake’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Sunfish Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Sunfish Lake adults…
Sunfish Lake runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sunfish Lake is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sunfish Lake as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Sunfish Lake
No hospital or community health center in Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunfish Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Sunfish Lake adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Sunfish 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.
Sunfish Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inver Grove Heights | A | 34.3% | 9.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| West St. Paul | B+ | 36.8% | 11.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunfish Lake adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunfish Lake
Why doesn’t Sunfish 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 Sunfish Lake.
What hospital is closest to Sunfish Lake?
Allina United Hospital in Saint Paul, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Sunfish Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sunfish Lake?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MN Community Care - La Clinica in Saint Paul, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunfish 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.