Healthcare in Lake George, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
27.3%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
St Josephs Area Health Services
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Area Health Services | 11.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Bemidji | 24.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lake George has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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.