Healthcare in Wells, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
near 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
37.1%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.4 mi
United Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital District | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 21.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca | 24.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Owatonna Hospital | 33.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 37.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wells has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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.