Healthcare in Aitkin, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.2%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
Riverwood Healthcare Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Healthcare Center | 4.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cuyuna Regional Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mille Lacs Health System | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Baxter | 30.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Aitkin has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.