Fillmore County Health Data
Fillmore County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
9.4
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 Fillmore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.7% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.7% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fillmore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 31.5% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fillmore County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Fillmore County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Fillmore County has a primary care provider ratio of 28 per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 42 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 79.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 15.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures provide a baseline for understanding the medical workforce distribution and the reported health status of residents in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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.