Healthcare in Alvarado, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above 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

32.9%

Arthritis

22.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.4%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.0 mi

North Valley Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
North Valley Health Center	12.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Altru Hospital	23.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Unity Medical Center	24.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center	37.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sanford Behavioral Health Center	37.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Alvarado has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.