Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 97.1 per 100K
Dentists
48.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Chippewa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chippewa County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chippewa County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Chippewa County, Minnesota.
Chippewa County reports 90 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers. However, the county has 97 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, slightly higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health account for 14.3% of the population, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide insight into the healthcare resources available to residents within the county relative to state and federal benchmarks. 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.