Healthcare in Verndale, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.2%
2.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
4
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Astera Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Health | 8.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lakewood Health System | 10.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perham Health | 29.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare Health System - Long Prairie | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Baxter | 35.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Verndale has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.