Healthcare in Pekin, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.7%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
28.1%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
8.3 mi
Nelson County Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Health System | 8.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cooperstown Medical Center | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwood Deaconess Health Center | 32.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carrington Health Center | 42.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pekin has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.