Freeborn County Health Data
Freeborn County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
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 Freeborn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Freeborn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Freeborn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Freeborn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.3% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Freeborn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Freeborn 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
Freeborn County Reports Poor or Fair Health Rate Above National Average
Health data brief for Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Freeborn County reports that 17.8% of adults are in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 8.3%, which is higher than the Minnesota average of 6.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 78.1 years, which is shorter than the state average of 78.7 years but longer than the national average of 77 years. Clinical resources include 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 141 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics from the CDC and census data outline the current health environment and resource levels for the county’s 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.