Dodge County Health Data
Dodge County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.5%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.5
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 Dodge County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.5% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dodge | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dodge 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
Dodge County Mental Health Provider Ratio Significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for Dodge County, Minnesota.
Dodge County has a mental health provider ratio of 57 per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county reports a life expectancy of 81.2 years, exceeding the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio is 43 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Insurance coverage in the county is widespread, with an uninsured rate of 4.3%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 11.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These figures illustrate the specific clinical resources and health outcomes present across the county's population. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dodge County, Minnesota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Dodge County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.