Healthcare in New Ulm, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
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
In city
New Ulm Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm Medical Center | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madelia Health | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Minnesota Valley Health Center Inc | 28.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
New Ulm has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.