Healthcare in Willow River, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.1%
2.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.1%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Essentia Health Moose Lake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Moose Lake | 9.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Sandstone | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital | 32.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Welia Health | 36.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Marys Hospital Superior | 38.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Willow River has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.