Faribault County Health Data

Faribault County, Minnesota

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

83/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

50

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

79

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

13.9%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

14.4

per 100K residentsCDC: 50.3 per 100K

Dentists

7.2

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

28.8

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 Faribault County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureFaribaultState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity37.8%37.0%37.6%0.8 pts worse than state
Diabetes9.7%9.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure29.3%28.6%33.5%0.7 pts worse than state
Depression25.5%25.3%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureFaribaultState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.1%15.7%16.3%1.4 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking20.2%20.3%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity26.7%24.1%27.0%2.6 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureFaribaultState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.4%72.0%74.9%0.6 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)67.1%64.7%57.3%2.4 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)75.5%77.1%73.3%1.6 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureFaribaultState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.7%17.0%18.6%0.7 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration30.6%31.5%37.3%0.9 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Faribault County nationally on physical inactivity.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Faribault County Mental Health Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median

Health data brief for Faribault County, Minnesota.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Mental health access

Faribault County reports a mental health provider ratio of 79 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 50 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, nearly the same as the Minnesota average of 78.7 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. For residents reporting their own health status, 13.9% indicate poor or fair health, which is less than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. These data points from various federal sources reflect the current medical resource availability and health outcomes for the local population. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Faribault 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.

United Hospital District

ER
5/5
(507) 526-3273
515 South Moore Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Faribault County, MN?
Faribault County has a health score of 83/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #50 out of 87 counties in Minnesota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Faribault County?
Life expectancy in Faribault County is 78.5 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Faribault County below the state average.
How does Faribault County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Faribault County's health score of 83/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Faribault County?
Key health factors for Faribault County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 79:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Faribault County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 83/100 ("Excellent"), Faribault County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Faribault County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Faribault County's health score of 83/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Faribault County has better primary care access (50:1 ratio) than the state average (67:1).

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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.