Dakota County Health Data
Dakota County, Minnesota
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
245
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.5
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 Dakota County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dakota | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.5% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dakota 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.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Dakota County Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Dakota County, Minnesota.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Dakota County reports a life expectancy of 80.9 years, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. When surveying general health status, 11.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is smaller than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 4.5%, lower than both the state rate of 6.0% and the national rate of 10%. Clinical data shows 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 245 per 100,000, which is nearly equal to the national median of 250. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape and professional resources available to the county's residents. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Dakota County, Minnesota
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.