Carver County Health Data
Carver County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.3 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Carver County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carver | 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) | 72.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.7% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carver | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 26.4% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carver 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
Carver County Life Expectancy Reaches 82.3 Years
Health data brief for Carver County, Minnesota.
Life expectancy in Carver County is 82.3 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also shows a low uninsured rate of 3.3%, which is about half the state rate of 6.0% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 10.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, there are 85 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 residents. There are 231 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 250 providers. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health and coverage status of the local population relative to state and national norms. 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.