Benton County Health Data

Benton County, Minnesota

Health Score

87/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.3 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Benton County, Minnesota

Benton trails national health benchmarks

At 77.3 years, Benton County life expectancy falls below the U.S. average of 78.9 years, though the 12.7% poor or fair health rate is relatively moderate. The county faces some health headwinds despite reasonable health perception among residents.

Below Minnesota's state health average

Benton's 77.3-year life expectancy trails Minnesota's 78.7-year state average by 1.4 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of state counties. The 5.5% uninsured rate is better than state average of 6.0%, suggesting reasonable coverage uptake.

Lowest provider access in this cohort

Benton's 77.3-year life expectancy falls below nearly all regional neighbors, including Anoka (79.9) and Brown (80.2). The county's 22 primary care providers per 100,000 is by far the lowest in this analysis, creating a significant access constraint.

Severe primary care shortage threatens access

Benton's 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than a quarter of state norms—creates a critical bottleneck for routine care. The 5.5% uninsured rate is relatively low, but the lack of available providers makes the coverage less meaningful.

Secure coverage despite access barriers

Benton's low provider availability makes insurance coverage even more essential for coordinating care. Ensure your family is covered at MNsure.org—and work with community health centers to navigate limited local options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Benton County, MN?
Benton County has a health score of 87/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #40 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Benton County?
Life expectancy in Benton County is 77.3 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Benton County below the state average.
How does Benton County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Benton County's health score of 87/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.3 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Benton County?
Key health factors for Benton County include: life expectancy (77.3 years), uninsured rate (5.5%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 29:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Benton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 87/100 ("Excellent"), Benton County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.3 years. 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Benton County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Benton County's health score of 87/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Benton County has better primary care access (22:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.