How healthy is Merrifield?
Merrifield differs from Minnesota on 12 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing food insecurity (8.3% vs 11.4%) and fewer adults facing housing insecurity (6.9% vs 9.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults with heart disease (7.8% vs 5.9%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Merrifield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merrifield
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Merrifield
No hospital or community health center in Merrifield 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 Merrifield; ≈ 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 Merrifield adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Merrifield does better than Minnesota.
1 in 4 Merrifield 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.
5.8% of Merrifield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Merrifield adults…
Merrifield runs below MN on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Merrifield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Merrifield 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Merrifield 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 121 people are less certain, so we show Merrifield's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Merrifield
| Measure | Merrifield | Likely range | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 37.1% | 33.3–41% | 31% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% | 31.4–38.9% | 33.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.4% | 31.8–43.2% | 33.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7% | 24.6–30.8% | 22.3% | worse |
| Depression | 20.6% | 17.6–23.6% | 24.4% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.7% | 8.7–12.8% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.5% | 8.4–10.7% | 9.9% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.8% | 9.7–12% | 8.5% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 10.1–13.7% | 10.1% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.3% | 5.1–7.7% | 5.4% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.8% | 6.8–8.9% | 5.9% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.7% | 3.2–4.3% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6% | 11.3–18.1% | 13.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 19% | 16.1–22.1% | 17.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 22.4% | 18.3–27.1% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6% | 25.1–34.3% | 29.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76.6% | 73.2–79.9% | 74.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 69.9% | 66.8–72.8% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 88.2% | 86.3–89.9% | 85.3% | better |
| Colon screening | 66.3% | 61.9–70.5% | 68.7% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 81.8% | 75.9–86.6% | 78.5% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.9% | 75.8–81.8% | 76.1% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 6% | 4.5–7.9% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 25.2% | 21.4–29.4% | 31.2% | better |
| Lack emotional support | 18.7% | 15.6–22.1% | 21.5% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 12.9% | 11.1–14.9% | 15.1% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% | 12.8–18.7% | 16% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.1% | 10.3–14.1% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 8.3% | 6.3–10.5% | 11.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 6.9% | 5.4–8.6% | 9.3% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.7% | 3.8–5.7% | 5.7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 5.5% | 4.6–6.6% | 7.1% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 5.8% | 4.3–7.6% | 7.9% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6% | 24.5–33.1% | 27.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.9% | 10.7–15.3% | 11.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.2% | 9.4–13.4% | 12.8% | |
| Hearing | 8.5% | 7.5–9.7% | 6.8% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.3–4.6% | 4% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.5% | 2.9–4.1% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 6.5% | 5.3–7.7% | 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 Merrifield door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Minnesota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Merrifield better or worse.
CDC publishes Merrifield directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Merrifield.
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.