Healthcare in Lafayette, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.7%
3.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
31.3%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.4%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
New Ulm Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc | 23.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glencoe Regional Health | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lafayette has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.