Healthcare in Detroit Lakes, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.7%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Perham Health | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mahnomen Health Center | 34.3 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 38.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | 38.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Detroit Lakes has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.