Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Underwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Underwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Underwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Underwood
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Underwood
The closest emergency room is Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Underwood
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.2%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Conditions ↓
Underwood is short on dental care and mental health care
Underwood’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Underwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Minnesota. 1 in 11 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 Underwood’s likely range.
Care in and near Underwood
No hospital or community health center in Underwood 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 Underwood; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Underwood adults…
Underwood runs above MN on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Underwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
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
Keeping up with care
Share of Underwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Underwood adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Underwood 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.
Underwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sverdrup Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tordenskjold Township | — | — | — | — |
Sverdrup Township and Tordenskjold Township: 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 Underwood adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Underwood
Why doesn’t Underwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Underwood.
What hospital is closest to Underwood?
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services in Elbow Lake, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Underwood’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 Underwood.
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.