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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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.