What's Going Around in Plymouth?

Health data for the Plymouth, Minnesota area — April 2026

Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Plymouth, Minnesota, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for Minnesota. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.

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CDC Recommendations at This Level

Vaccination rates are critically low

  • Your state's MMR coverage is well below the herd immunity threshold
  • Outbreaks can happen when coverage drops this low — check the measles tracker for your state
  • Talk to your doctor about catching up on vaccinations if not up to date
  • Consider talking to your school or daycare about their vaccination policies

This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.

Plymouth Community Health Snapshot

2022 data

City-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.

Chronic Conditions

9.1%
Asthma
3.1%
COPD
6.1%
Diabetes
23.7%
Obesity
7.2%
Cancer
3.8%
Heart Disease
2.1%
Stroke
23.9%
High BP
28.9%
High Cholesterol

Mental Health

25.2%
Depression
13.4%
Poor Mental Health

Health Behaviors

8.4%
Smoking
19.9%
Binge Drinking
14.8%
Inactive
25.8%
Sleep Deprived

Prevention & Access

5.4%
Uninsured
73.9%
Annual Checkup
73.8%
Dental Visit

Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more

About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses Minnesota data as the best available indicator for the Plymouth area. The health snapshot above shows Plymouth-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).

See the full Minnesota health dashboard for more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What illnesses are going around in Plymouth, Minnesota right now?

Based on Minnesota state surveillance data (which covers Plymouth), flu activity is moderate, RSV is moderate, COVID-19 is moderate, and Minnesota has reported 5 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.

Is the flu bad in Plymouth right now?

Flu activity in Minnesota (which includes Plymouth) is currently moderate with 2.4% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the Minnesota flu page for weekly trend charts.

What are the biggest health issues in Plymouth?

According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Plymouth residents face these key health challenges: High Cholesterol (28.9%), Sleep Deprived (25.8%), Depression (25.2%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Plymouth.

Does Plymouth have its own health data, or is this state-level?

This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows Minnesota state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Plymouth area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Plymouth-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Plymouth.

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