Clearwater County Health Data
Clearwater County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
46.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Clearwater County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clearwater | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clearwater County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clearwater County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Clearwater County, Minnesota.
Clearwater County reports 23 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 35 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.0 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 9.1%, which is higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Approximately 15.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight differences in health service availability and population health status across the state's counties. 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.