Healthcare in Walters, MN

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.0%

0.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.8%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.0%

Loneliness

29.4%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.8%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.9 mi

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin17.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
United Hospital District21.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca32.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
Hancock County Health System34.4 miCritical Access Hospitals
Owatonna Hospital38.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Walters has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.