Cottonwood County Health Data
Cottonwood County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 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
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.5 per 100K
Dentists
26.2
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 Cottonwood County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cottonwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cottonwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cottonwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cottonwood | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cottonwood County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cottonwood County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
Cottonwood County recorded a mental health provider ratio of 141 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of clinical outcomes, residents report a poor or fair health rate of 16.8%, nearly matching the national figure of 17%. The county’s life expectancy stands at 78.3 years, slightly shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years but longer than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county is 7.1%. This rate is higher than the state average of 6.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding medical services, there are 61 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is closer to the national median of 70 than the mental health provider metric. 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.