Healthcare in Forest Lake, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.2%
1.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.2%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Fairview Lakes Health Services
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Lakes Health Services | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lakeview Memorial Hospital | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ladd Memorial Hospital | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| M Health Fairview St John'S Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Forest Lake has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.