Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.0% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cass County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trends Below National Median
Health data brief for Cass County, Minnesota.
Cass County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Mental health provider availability follows a similar pattern with 89 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.7%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 15.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which remains lower than the national average of 17%. These figures are used by health officials to track health access and resident health status across the state. 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.