Brown County Health Data

Brown County, Minnesota

Health Score

88/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.2 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

93

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

230

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Brown County, Minnesota

Brown County leads U.S. life expectancy

At 80.2 years, Brown County has the highest life expectancy of all counties analyzed—exceeding the U.S. average of 78.9 years by 1.3 years. The county's 15.8% poor or fair health rate is moderate, suggesting overall solid health outcomes.

Minnesota's top health performer

Brown County's 80.2-year life expectancy is the highest in this analysis and exceeds Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 1.5 years. The 5.0% uninsured rate—the lowest statewide—reflects exceptional health insurance coverage across the county.

Outpaces all regional counties

Brown's 80.2-year life expectancy substantially exceeds all analyzed neighbors, topping even Anoka (79.9) and Blue Earth (79.7). The county offers 93 primary care providers per 100,000 and 230 mental health providers per 100,000, supporting comprehensive care access.

Best overall health access profile

Brown County combines the lowest uninsured rate (5.0%) with solid provider availability—93 primary care and 230 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This combination directly translates to the county's best-in-analysis life expectancy outcomes.

Maintain Brown County's health advantage

Brown's exceptional health outcomes stem partly from its 5.0% uninsured rate—the best in this analysis. If you're uninsured or shopping for better coverage, MNsure.org helps you join Brown's health-insured majority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brown County, MN?
Brown County has a health score of 88/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #32 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 Brown County?
Life expectancy in Brown County is 80.2 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Brown County above the state average.
How does Brown County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Brown County's health score of 88/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 80.2 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Brown County?
Key health factors for Brown County include: life expectancy (80.2 years), uninsured rate (5.0%), and primary care physician access (93:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 230:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brown County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 88/100 ("Excellent"), Brown County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years. 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Brown County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Brown County's health score of 88/100 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.

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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.