Healthcare in Comstock, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.8%
4.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.5%
3.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
19.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.0%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
4.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Essentia Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie St John'S | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Fargo Va Medical Center | 19.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Medical Center | 28.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 40.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Comstock has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.4% 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 4.7 out of 5.