Healthcare in Blue Earth, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
United Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital District | 1.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Madelia Health | 32.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 38.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blue Earth has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.