Anoka County Health Data
Anoka County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.6
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 Anoka County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anoka | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anoka County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Anoka County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Anoka County, Minnesota.
Primary care access stands out as a key differentiator in Anoka County. The county reports 47 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this, life expectancy is 79.9 years, exceeding both the national average of 77 years and the Minnesota average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. For mental health care, the county has 231 providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. Roughly 12.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. The data reflects various clinical and demographic metrics as reported by state and federal agencies. Explore state-level data.
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.