Healthcare in Ely, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital | 7.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | 35.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Virginia | 36.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Lake View Memorial Hospital | 45.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cook Hospital | 46.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ely has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.