Healthcare in Kent, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.7%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.5 mi
St Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Prairie St John'S | 29.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 30.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | 30.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kent has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 4.5 out of 5.