Healthcare in Wahpeton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

17.0%

6.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.0%

6.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

43.3%

Arthritis

37.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

15.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

11.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.0%

Loneliness

26.4%

Lack of Support

18.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

9.9%

Hearing

10.9%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.3 mi

Lakes Regional Healthcare

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lakes Regional Healthcare6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Spencer Municipal Hospital15.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital18.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sanford Jackson Medical Center19.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sanford Worthington Medical Center26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Wahpeton has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 4.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.