Otter Tail County
MinnesotaFIPS 27111
Pop. 60,0813 HospitalsSVI 0.33RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Otter Tail County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.1% | 9.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.2% | 38.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 6.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.3 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,919.366 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
39
Primary Care Physicians
64.3 per 100k
71
NPs & PAs
117.1 per 100k
45
Dentists
301
Hospital Beds
5.0 per 1,000
$11,062.03
Medicare Per Capita
1432.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Otter Tail County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.1% | — | |
| Depression | 23.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.8% | — | |
| Disability | 30.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.33
Socioeconomic Status0.25
Household Composition & Disability0.49
Minority Status & Language0.24
Housing Type & Transportation0.52
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Otter Tail County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Health | Wadena | 49 | CAHRural |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls | 16 | Rural |
| Perham Health | Perham | 25 | 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.