Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
245
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Douglas County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Douglas County Primary Care Provider Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Douglas County, Minnesota.
Douglas County features 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 245 per 100,000, which is very close to the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 79.4 years, which is longer than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.8%, which is lower than the state average of 6.0% and less than half of the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.8% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is a smaller group compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics provide insight into the healthcare professional landscape and insurance trends within the county. 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.