Where Williams residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williams, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williams. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williams
Williams is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Williams’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Williams
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 13.1% across Minnesota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Williams
The closest emergency room is Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 20 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 Williams’ likely range.
Care in and near Williams
No hospital or community health center in Williams 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 Williams; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Williams adults…
Williams runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williams adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Williams adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Williams runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Williams 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.
10.2% of Williams adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Williams 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 Williams adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Williams
Why doesn’t Williams have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Williams.
What hospital is closest to Williams?
Lakewood Health Center in Baudette, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Williams’ 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 Williams.
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.