Healthcare in Wahkon, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
23.6%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.2%
Mobility
18.6%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.0 mi
Mille Lacs Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille Lacs Health System | 7.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Welia Health | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Riverwood Healthcare Center | 26.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health St Joseph'S Medical Center | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital | 37.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wahkon has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.