Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0Where Tamarack residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tamarack, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tamarack. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tamarack
COPD and heart disease run high in Tamarack
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Tamarack runs above Minnesota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Tamarack
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Tamarack’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tamarack adults…
Tamarack runs above MN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tamarack
No hospital or community health center in Tamarack 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 Tamarack; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tamarack adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Tamarack adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Tamarack 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.
9.1% of Tamarack adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Tamarack and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tamarack adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tamarack
Why doesn’t Tamarack have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tamarack.
What hospital is closest to Tamarack?
Essentia Health Moose Lake in Moose Lake, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Tamarack’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tamarack.
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.