Where Crookston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crookston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 69212. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crookston
Smoking is more common in Crookston
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (34.1%), more than twice the Nebraska rate. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Crookston
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), more than twice the Nebraska rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Nebraska rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22%, vs 10.7% across Nebraska. In all, Crookston runs above Nebraska on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crookston
44.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.3% across Nebraska. Among those 65 and older, 34.8% have lost all their teeth (Nebraska 12.4%). 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 Nebraska figure falls outside Crookston’s likely range; Crookston’s figures come from ZIP code 69212, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Crookston adults…
Crookston runs above NE on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crookston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Care in and near Crookston
No hospital or community health center in Crookston 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 Crookston; ≈ 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 Crookston adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Crookston runs above Nebraska.
1 in 4 Crookston 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.
11% of Crookston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Crookston 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 Crookston adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crookston
Why doesn’t Crookston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crookston.
What hospital is closest to Crookston?
Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Crookston’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 Crookston.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.