Healthcare in Brooks, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
Nearest Hospital
21.4 mi
Essentia Health Fosston
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Fosston | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Center | 22.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Riverview Hospital | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mahnomen Health Center | 36.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Brooks has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.