Where Taconite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Taconite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Taconite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Taconite
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Taconite
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.7%), vs 10.1% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Taconite runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%), and COPD, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Taconite
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.1% 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 Taconite’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Taconite adults…
Taconite runs above MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Taconite is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Taconite as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Care in and near Taconite
No hospital or community health center in Taconite 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 Taconite; ≈ 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 Taconite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Taconite adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Taconite 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.
8.6% of Taconite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Taconite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | B− | 37% | 12.3% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bovey | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenway Township | B− | 36.5% | 13.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Trout Lake Township | B | 36% | 12.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Arbo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marble | — | — | — | — |
Lawrence Township, Bovey, Arbo Township and Marble: 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 Taconite adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Taconite
Why doesn’t Taconite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Taconite.
What hospital is closest to Taconite?
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Taconite’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 Taconite.
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.