Healthcare in Lancaster, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
9.5 mi
Kittson Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson Healthcare | 9.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unity Medical Center | 41.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pembina County Memorial Hospital | 43.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lifecare Medical Center | 47.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Valley Health Center | 47.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lancaster has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.