Healthcare in Alden, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.1%

near the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

34.9%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.0%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

28.8%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin	12.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
United Hospital District	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Owatonna Hospital	32.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Hancock County Health System	39.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Alden has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.