Healthcare in Ghent, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.3%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
8.9 mi
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr | 8.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Tyler Hospital | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Tracy Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Granite Falls | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ghent has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.