Clearwater County Health Data
Clearwater County, Minnesota
Health Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clearwater County, Minnesota
Clearwater faces serious health gaps
At 76.0 years, Clearwater County residents live about 2.8 years less than the U.S. average of 78.8 years. With 15.9% reporting poor or fair health—nearly double the national average—the county faces substantial health challenges.
Among Minnesota's lowest performers
Clearwater's 76.0-year life expectancy trails Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 2.7 years, ranking it among the state's worst-performing counties. The 15.9% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds Minnesota's norms, indicating serious health obstacles.
Tied for lowest regional life expectancy
Clearwater's 76.0-year life expectancy matches Carlton County (76.3 years nearby) and only slightly exceeds Cass County (74.7 years), placing it among the region's worst-performing communities. Its 15.9% poor/fair health rate ranks it second-worst in the region, just behind Cass County.
Highest uninsured rate, severe gaps
Clearwater's 9.1% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties and far exceeds Minnesota's 6.0% state average, leaving a significant portion uninsured. The county critically lacks providers with just 35 primary care providers and 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest densities in Minnesota.
Coverage is urgent here
With 9.1% uninsured and severe provider shortages, getting covered is critical for Clearwater residents. Call 1-855-366-7873 or visit MNSure.org immediately to explore affordable health insurance options.
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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.