Goodhue County Health Data
Goodhue County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.3 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Goodhue County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Goodhue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 28.6% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Goodhue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Goodhue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.1% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Goodhue | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Goodhue 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
Goodhue County Reports Uninsured Rate Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Goodhue County reports an uninsured rate of 5.2%. This figure is lower than the Minnesota state average of 6.0% and approximately half the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy stands at 78.7 years, which matches the state average and exceeds the national average of 77 years. Regarding provider access, the county has 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio of 135 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data also show that 12.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a look at local health metrics without identifying specific environmental or social causes for the recorded levels. 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.