Beltrami County Health Data
Beltrami County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
456
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.6
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 Beltrami County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beltrami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beltrami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beltrami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beltrami | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beltrami County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beltrami County Life Expectancy Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Beltrami County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy is the most distinctive data point for Beltrami County. At 74.0 years, it is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years. Conversely, the county has a higher concentration of mental health providers, with 456 per 100,000 residents, far exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 108 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. About 16.9% of adults report poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. All data points are reported verbatim from federal health databases. 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.