Healthcare in Brookston, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.1%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Community Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | 8.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health St Mary'S Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Duluth | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Lukes Hospital | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Marys Hospital Superior | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Brookston has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 3.7 out of 5.