Carlton County Health Data
Carlton County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
63.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.9 per 100K
Dentists
27.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Carlton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.4% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carlton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carlton County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carlton County Primary Care Provider Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Carlton County, Minnesota.
Carlton County reports 88 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for the county is 76.3 years, which is shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. About 13.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.4%, which is lower than the statewide rate of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider availability is measured at 225 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. These statistics are part of a broader set of health metrics used to assess regional healthcare delivery and health status. 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.