Healthcare in Knife River, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.8 mi
Essentia Health St Mary'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary'S Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Duluth | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| St Lukes Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake View Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Marys Hospital Superior | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Knife River has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.