Healthcare in West Fargo, ND
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
30.8%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.9%
Mobility
7.7%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Prairie St John'S
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie St John'S | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Essentia Health | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fargo Va Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Hillsboro | 37.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Essentia Health Ada | 39.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Fargo has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.