Cook County Health Data
Cook County, Minnesota
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
160
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Cook County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cook | 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) | 70.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cook County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Cook County Primary Care Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Cook County, Minnesota.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Cook County has 160 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The county's life expectancy is 83.0 years, longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. About 11.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.1%, which is higher than the statewide rate of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. For mental health services, there are 106 providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 250. These health markers provide a statistical overview of the healthcare landscape and longevity for the residents of the county. Explore state-level data.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.