Healthcare in Morton, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Centracare - Redwood
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - Redwood | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Olivia Hospital & Clinic | 14.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| New Ulm Medical Center | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Granite Falls | 33.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Morton has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.