Healthcare in Bluffton, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
31.3%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.5%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.8%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
4.1 mi
Astera Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Health | 4.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perham Health | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lakewood Health System | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes | 38.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Centracare Health System - Long Prairie | 38.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bluffton has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.7% 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.