Seniors here have better overall mental and physical health than the U.S. general population. They are more likely to get preventative screenings including vaccinations for pneumonia and influenza. However there are still a few areas of concern. The report shows that older women are living alone and many are living in poverty. Thirty-eight percent of seniors in Hennepin County live with households at or below 200 percent of poverty.
Females make up two-thirds of that number.