Healthcare in West Union, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre | 7.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Alomere Health | 15.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Alexandria | 15.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centracare Health System - Long Prairie | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare Health System - Melrose Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
West Union has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.