Healthcare in Lakefield, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.5%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.2%

Arthritis

26.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.1%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Sanford Jackson Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sanford Jackson Medical Center	9.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Windom Area Health	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lakes Regional Healthcare	17.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Sanford Worthington Medical Center	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital	26.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lakefield has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.