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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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.