Healthcare in Kensington, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
24.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.3%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.8 mi
Alomere Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Alexandria | 15.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Stevens Community Medical Center | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Prairie Ridge Hospital And Health Services | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glacial Ridge Hospital | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kensington has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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.