Healthcare in Bellingham, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
28.7%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Madison Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Hospital | 9.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ortonville Area Health Services | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appleton Area Health | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bellingham has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.