Healthcare in Independence, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.2%

9.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.2%

2.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

5.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

21.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.2%

Loneliness

30.1%

Lack of Support

18.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.1%

Mobility

9.7%

Cognitive

11.1%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.3 mi

Ridgeview Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ridgeview Medical Center11.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Buffalo Hospital12.5 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5—
Maple Grove Hospital15.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
North Memorial Health Hospital18.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Centracare Health - Monticello20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Independence has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.