Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.4
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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown 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
Brown County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Brown County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy is the most distinctive figure for Brown County. At 80.2 years, it exceeds both the national average of 77 years and the Minnesota average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. There are 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 230 per 100,000, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250. About 15.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures are sourced from the CDC and HHS. 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.