Healthcare in Atwater, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Meeker Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker Memorial Hospital | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital | 13.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centracare Health Paynesville Llc | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hutchinson Health | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Atwater has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.