Healthcare in Fairfax, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above 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
37.0%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
23.5%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
16.4 mi
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| New Ulm Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare - Redwood | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Olivia Hospital & Clinic | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hutchinson Health | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fairfax has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.