Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
24.4%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | 0.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perham Health | 33.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fergus Falls has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 5.0 out of 5.