Healthcare in Sandstone, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp above 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
31.0%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
13.5 mi
Essentia Health Sandstone
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Sandstone | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Welia Health | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Burnett Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mille Lacs Health System | 38.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sandstone has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.