Blue Earth County Health Data
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
507
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 92.4 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.4
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 Blue Earth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blue Earth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.3% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blue Earth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blue Earth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blue Earth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blue Earth County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Density High in Blue Earth County
Health data brief for Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Mental health provider density is the standout metric for Blue Earth County. With 507 providers per 100,000 residents, the ratio is double the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy is 79.7 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 78.7 years. However, 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than both the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. The primary care provider ratio is 92 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. These numbers reflect standardized health and census reporting. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.