Big Stone County Health Data
Big Stone County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
175
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 174.9 per 100K
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 Big Stone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Big Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Big Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Big Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Big Stone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Big Stone County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Big Stone County Primary Care Ratio Double National Median
Health data brief for Big Stone County, Minnesota.
The primary care provider ratio is the most distinctive metric for Big Stone County. There are 175 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, slightly above the national average of 77 years but lower than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years. The mental health provider ratio is 137 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which sits just above the state average of 6.0% but is lower than the national 10% average. About 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, lower than the national 17% figure. Data is provided from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.