Within Minnesota, Zimmerman is healthier than 40% of graded towns
Zimmerman differs from Minnesota on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zimmerman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zimmerman
Binge drinking is the habit Zimmerman doesn’t win on
24.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Minnesota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Minnesota sets a high bar
Zimmerman is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but only 40% of the 271 Minnesota towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Zimmerman is behind on routine checkups
It trails Minnesota on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (69.1% vs 74.8%), cholesterol checks (82% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (62.5% vs 68.7%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Zimmerman
Zimmerman runs below Minnesota on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4% vs 5.9%), cancer (6% vs 8.5%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Minnesota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Zimmerman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Zimmerman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zimmerman is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #163 of 271 in Minnesota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Zimmerman’s median household income is $85,645; among the 10,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Zimmerman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Zimmerman adults…
Zimmerman runs below MN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Zimmerman residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Zimmerman
No hospital or community health center in Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman; ≈ 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).
How Zimmerman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Zimmerman runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Zimmerman 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.
8.2% of Zimmerman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Zimmerman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmerman | B+ | 39.8% | 7.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zimmerman adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Zimmerman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Zimmerman is better than Minnesota on 8 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Zimmerman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Zimmerman | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.3–12.2 | 11.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.8–20.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%33.9–45.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.4–8.6 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.9%21.9–27.9 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16–20.7 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.1 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.6–14.5 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.6–18 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.7–26.4 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 24.1%20.7–27.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%26–35.4 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–9.2 | 7.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.1%65.3–72.9 | 74.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%63–69.4 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82%79.7–84.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.1%64.4–71.4 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%58.3–66.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71–83.4 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23–30.3 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.9–35.8 | 31.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18–24.5 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.2–13.9 | 11.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.3–12 | 9.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.5–10.1 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%22.9–30.5 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Zimmerman
Is Zimmerman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Zimmerman is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #163 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Zimmerman?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 45.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Zimmerman?
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Zimmerman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Zimmerman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9.2%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Zimmerman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zimmerman.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.