Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Benton County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Below National Median
Health data brief for Benton County, Minnesota.
Mental health provider availability is the standout metric in Benton County. The county has 29 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio is 22 per 100,000, which is also much lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy is 77.3 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years but lower than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than both the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Roughly 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures are sourced from federal reporting databases and the CDC. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Benton County, Minnesota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Benton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.