Healthcare in Scranton, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
12.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
27.2%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.5 mi
Southwest Healthcare Services
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Healthcare Services | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| West River Regional Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Scranton has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.