Healthcare in Nelson, 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
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
4.2pp 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
33.4%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.4%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
6.4 mi
Alomere Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alomere Health | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Alexandria | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare Health System - Long Prairie | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Glacial Ridge Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Nelson 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 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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.