Healthcare in Tower, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above 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
36.1%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Essentia Health Virginia
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Virginia | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cook Hospital | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Range Regional Health Services | 45.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Tower has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.