Faribault County Health Data
Faribault County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Faribault | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Faribault | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Faribault | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.4% | 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
| Measure | Faribault | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 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.
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.
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.