Healthcare in Mercer, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
26.9%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Chi St Alexius Health Turtle Lake
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Alexius Health Turtle Lake | 9.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah | 42.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Smp Health St Aloisius | 43.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi St Alexius Health | 46.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | 48.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mercer has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.