Healthcare in Howard Lake, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
33.7%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.2%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.3 mi
Buffalo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale | 13.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ridgeview Medical Center | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Hutchinson Health | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare Health - Monticello | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Howard Lake has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.