Healthcare in Wadena, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
18.0%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Astera Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Health | 1.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Lakewood Health System | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Perham Health | 22.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare Health System - Long Prairie | 35.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Josephs Area Health Services | 40.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wadena has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.