Healthcare in Bemidji, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
30.2%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Bemidji | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital | 21.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Josephs Area Health Services | 33.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bemidji has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.