Healthcare in Dawson, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
Johnson Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 0.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madison Hospital | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chippewa County Hospital | 17.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Appleton Area Health | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dawson has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.