Crow Wing County Health Data
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
387
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
74.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 101.1 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.2
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 Crow Wing County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crow Wing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.8% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crow Wing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crow Wing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crow Wing | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crow Wing County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Crow Wing County Exceeds National Medians
Health data brief for Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Crow Wing County features a mental health provider ratio of 387 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also maintains 101 primary care providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, exactly matching the Minnesota state average and exceeding the national average of 77 years. Health survey data shows that 14.3% of adults report poor or fair health, which is a smaller portion of the population than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate sits at 6.1%, nearly identical to the state average of 6.0% and notably lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics highlight the distribution of healthcare professionals and insurance coverage within the region. Explore state-level data.
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.