Healthcare in Watertown, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
29.5%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
26.0%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.6%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Ridgeview Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Buffalo Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Glencoe Regional Health | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Regional Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Maple Grove Hospital | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Watertown has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% 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 4.5 out of 5.