Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Villard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Villard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Villard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Villard
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Villard
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.4% across Minnesota. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.3%), vs 22.3% across Minnesota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Minnesota. In all, Villard runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Villard is short on primary care and mental health care
Villard’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Villard, and more people treating it
35.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Minnesota 31%), but 79.5% 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 Villard’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Villard adults…
Villard runs above MN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Villard
No hospital or community health center in Villard 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 Villard; ≈ 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 Villard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Villard adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
1 in 4 Villard 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.
7.5% of Villard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Villard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westport Township | — | — | — | — |
Leven Township and Westport 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 Villard adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Villard
Why doesn’t Villard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Villard.
What hospital is closest to Villard?
Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Villard’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 Villard.
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.