Fillmore County

MinnesotaFIPS 27045

Pop. 21,2280 HospitalsSVI 0.20RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Fillmore County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricFillmore CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.3%9.2%
Adult Obesity37.2%38.0%
Uninsured Rate7.7%6.0%
PCPs per 10K2.86.6
Premature Death (YPLL)6,031.728

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

8
Primary Care Physicians
37.2 per 100k
6
NPs & PAs
27.9 per 100k
12
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,575.53
Medicare Per Capita
1418.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorFillmore CountyState Avg 
Diabetes12.0%
Obesity40.8%
Depression23.8%
Frequent Mental Distress15.4%
COPD7.2%
Current Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Stroke3.9%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Poor General Health18.1%
Disability32.0%
No Leisure Physical Activity25.8%
Binge Drinking17.2%
Uninsured7.5%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Fillmore County has no hospital. 8 of Minnesota's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.20
Socioeconomic Status0.16
Household Composition & Disability0.37
Minority Status & Language0.06
Housing Type & Transportation0.43

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
Mental Health
Not Designated

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Fillmore County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Community Behavioral Health Hospital RochesterOlmsted1627.2 mi
Olmsted Medical CenterOlmsted6129.2 mi
Mayo Clinic Hospital-rochesterOlmsted030.2 mi
Mayo Clinic Hospital RochesterOlmsted205930.5 mi
Mayo Clinic Hospital-rochesterOlmsted030.5 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.