Where Twin Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Twin Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Twin Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Lakes
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Twin Lakes
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Twin Lakes runs above Minnesota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Twin Lakes, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.1% statewide. 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 Twin Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Twin Lakes adults…
Twin Lakes runs above MN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twin Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Care in and near Twin Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Twin Lakes adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Twin Lakes 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.
7.7% of Twin Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Twin Lakes
Why doesn’t Twin Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Twin Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Twin Lakes?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Twin Lakes’ 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 Twin Lakes.
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.