Healthcare in Alpha, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.8%

0.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

14.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.8%

Loneliness

26.5%

Lack of Support

19.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.7%

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

6.6 mi

Sanford Jackson Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Sanford Jackson Medical Center6.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital16.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Lakes Regional Healthcare17.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont20.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Windom Area Health21.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Alpha has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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.