Lake of the Woods County
MinnesotaFIPS 27077
Pop. 3,7631 HospitalSVI 0.04RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Lake of the Woods County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.3% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.2% | 6.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 5,825.985 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
1
Primary Care Physicians
26.5 per 100k
5
NPs & PAs
132.3 per 100k
1
Dentists
43
Hospital Beds
11.4 per 1,000
$12,454.33
Medicare Per Capita
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Lake of the Woods County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | — | |
| Obesity | 36.2% | — | |
| Depression | 23.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.8% | — | |
| Disability | 31.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.04
Socioeconomic Status0.09
Household Composition & Disability0.03
Minority Status & Language0.23
Housing Type & Transportation0.16
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Lake of the Woods County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Health Center | Baudette | 15 | CAHRural |
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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.