Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Minnesota
Health Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
97
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chippewa County, Minnesota
Chippewa's health outcomes lag nationally
At 76.6 years, Chippewa County residents live about 2.2 years less than the U.S. average of 78.8 years. The county's 14.3% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average, indicating above-average health challenges across the population.
Below Minnesota's health standards
Chippewa's 76.6-year life expectancy trails Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 2.1 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The 14.3% poor/fair health rate reflects health outcomes below Minnesota's typical standards.
Mixed standing among regional peers
Chippewa's 76.6-year life expectancy edges out Cass County (74.7 years) and Clearwater County (76.0 years), but falls below Carlton County (76.3 years) slightly. The county's 14.3% poor/fair health rate positions it midway among neighboring counties' health challenges.
Better uninsured rate, modest providers
Chippewa's 6.8% uninsured rate exceeds Minnesota's 6.0% state average, though the difference is modest. The county supports 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, but mental health coverage is limited at just 90 providers per 100,000.
Improve your coverage today
With 6.8% of Chippewa uninsured, there's opportunity to increase coverage. Head to MNSure.org or dial 1-855-366-7873 to explore affordable health insurance options tailored to Chippewa families.
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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.