Healthcare in Vergas, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
12.6 mi
Perham Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Health | 12.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit Lakes | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | 29.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Astera Health | 33.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Vergas has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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.