Healthcare in Foreston, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below 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
32.0%
Arthritis
20.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Welia Health | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cambridge Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mille Lacs Health System | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
Foreston has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 71.0% 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.