Healthcare in Albert Lea, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp above 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
35.6%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Owatonna Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca | 29.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 35.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Albert Lea has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.