Healthcare in Ottertail, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
40.2%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Perham Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Health | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Astera Health | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | 27.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Ottertail has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.