Aitkin County Health Data
Aitkin County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 88.1 per 100K
Dentists
18.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Aitkin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aitkin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aitkin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Aitkin County Mental Health Provider Density Below National Average
Health data brief for Aitkin County, Minnesota.
The mental health provider ratio in Aitkin County is the most distinctive figure, with 93 providers per 100,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Meanwhile, 6.8% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, which is slightly above the national average of 77 years but below the state average of 78.7 years. About 15.9% of adults report poor or fair health, coming in just under the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 88 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. These statistics are based on reporting from the CDC and federal provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.