Healthcare in Biwabik, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.6%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Virginia | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Cook Hospital | 31.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Range Regional Health Services | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Lake View Memorial Hospital | 36.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Biwabik has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.