Becker County Health Data
Becker County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
264
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.0
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 Becker County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Becker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Becker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Becker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Becker | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.5% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Becker County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Becker County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Minnesota Average
Health data brief for Becker County, Minnesota.
The uninsured rate is the most notable data point for Becker County. At 7.0%, the rate is higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0%, though it remains lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.9 years, which is higher than the national 77-year average but lower than the state mark of 78.7 years. Mental health provider availability is 264 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 80 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Additionally, 14.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from administrative datasets and federal surveys. 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.