Healthcare in Watkins, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
24.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.8%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3
Nearest Hospital
15.1 mi
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Annandale | 15.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centracare Health Paynesville Llc | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Meeker Memorial Hospital | 17.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center | 20.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Centracare Health - Monticello | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Watkins has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services.