Healthcare in Fosston, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
1.7 mi
Essentia Health Fosston
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Fosston | 1.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mahnomen Health Center | 19.8 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Riverview Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Ada | 39.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fosston has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.