Healthcare in Heron Lake, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
27.6%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.6%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Windom Area Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windom Area Health | 10.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Westbrook Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Jackson Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Murray County Memorial Hospital | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Heron Lake has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.