Chisago County Health Data
Chisago County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.7 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.5
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 Chisago County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chisago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.0% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chisago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chisago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chisago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chisago County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chisago County Uninsured Rate Drops to 4.5 Percent
Health data brief for Chisago County, Minnesota.
The uninsured rate in Chisago County is 4.5%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and less than half of the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 79.4 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to healthcare shows 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 providers. Mental health provider availability is 176 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 13.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures represent key indicators of the health status and healthcare coverage of the county's residents. 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.