How healthy is Frontenac?
Frontenac differs from Minnesota on 9 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults without reliable transportation (5.8% vs 7.1%) and fewer lonely adults (26.5% vs 31.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (10.9% vs 8.5%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frontenac. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frontenac
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frontenac adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Frontenac adults…
Frontenac runs above MN on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Frontenac
No hospital or community health center in Frontenac 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 Frontenac; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
How Frontenac adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Frontenac does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Frontenac 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.
6.7% of Frontenac adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frontenac adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 188 people are less certain, so we show Frontenac's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Frontenac
| Measure | Frontenac | Likely range | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 36% | 31.9–40% | 31% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% | 33–41.1% | 33.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 36.8% | 30.6–43.1% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3% | 24.9–31.7% | 22.3% | worse |
| Depression | 23.6% | 20.1–27% | 24.4% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.1% | 8.9–13.7% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Asthma | 10.8% | 9.5–12.1% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.9% | 9.9–12.1% | 8.5% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 9.7–13.1% | 10.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.6% | 5.4–8% | 5.4% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.7% | 5.8–7.6% | 5.9% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.6% | 3.1–4.1% | 3.1% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9% | 10.7–17.1% | 13.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16% | 13.3–19% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 25.2% | 20.6–30% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2% | 25–36% | 29.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.3% | 75–81.5% | 74.8% | better |
| Dentist visit | 72.9% | 69.8–75.9% | 67.5% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 89.8% | 88.2–91.2% | 85.3% | better |
| Colon screening | 69.5% | 65–73.9% | 68.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 76.1% | 68.6–82.5% | 78.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80.9% | 77.7–83.7% | 76.1% | better |
| No health insurance | 6.2% | 4.8–7.8% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 26.5% | 22.6–30.9% | 31.2% | better |
| Lack emotional support | 19.2% | 16.3–22.8% | 21.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.5% | 12.5–16.4% | 15.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% | 13.7–19.7% | 16% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.2% | 11.2–15.2% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.5% | 7.2–12.1% | 11.4% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 7.9% | 6.1–9.7% | 9.3% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5% | 4–6% | 5.7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 5.8% | 4.8–6.9% | 7.1% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 6.7% | 5–8.8% | 7.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9% | 23.6–32% | 27.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 14% | 11.6–16.6% | 11.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.8% | 9.9–13.7% | 12.8% | |
| Hearing | 7.6% | 6.6–8.5% | 6.8% | |
| Vision | 4.1% | 3.4–4.8% | 4% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.6% | 2.9–4.2% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 7.3% | 6–8.6% | 7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Frontenac door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Minnesota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Frontenac better or worse.
CDC publishes Frontenac directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frontenac.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.