Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Minnesota
Health Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cass County, Minnesota
Cass faces significant health challenges
At 74.7 years, Cass County residents live about 4 years less than the U.S. average of 78.8 years, placing the county among America's lower life expectancy regions. With 15.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health—more than double the national average—Cass faces substantial health burden.
Minnesota's lowest life expectancy
Cass County's 74.7-year life expectancy falls 4 years below Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years, ranking it among the state's worst-performing counties. The 15.7% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Minnesota's typical outcomes, signaling a population facing considerable health obstacles.
Most struggling county in region
Cass's 74.7-year life expectancy is the lowest in its regional peer group, trailing Carlton County (76.3 years) and Clearwater County (76.0 years). Its 15.7% poor/fair health rate is the highest among neighbors, marking Cass as facing the steepest health challenges in its region.
Severe provider shortage, high uninsured
Cass County's 7.7% uninsured rate exceeds Minnesota's state average of 6.0%, leaving more residents without coverage. The county critically lacks providers with just 29 primary care providers and 89 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest provider densities in the state.
Don't wait to get covered
With 7.7% uninsured and provider shortages, coverage is essential in Cass. Visit MNSure.org or call 1-855-366-7873 immediately to find affordable plans and connect with available healthcare resources.
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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.