Healthcare in Walker, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
22.8%
Loneliness
26.7%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.3 mi
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Josephs Area Health Services | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital - Bemidji | 31.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Essentia Health Deer River | 40.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Walker has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.