Grant County Health Data

Grant County, Minnesota

Health Score

77/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.0 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

33

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grant County, Minnesota

Grant County lags in life expectancy and health

Grant residents live to 77.0 years on average, 1.7 years below Minnesota's 78.7-year average and 2.6 years below the U.S. rate of 76.4 years. With 15.8% reporting poor or fair health—well above the national average of 13.5%—the county faces significant health challenges.

Grant ranks among Minnesota's lowest health counties

Grant County's 77.0-year life expectancy places it in the lowest quartile of Minnesota's 87 counties, and its 15.8% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst statewide. These metrics signal urgent need for targeted health interventions.

Grant significantly lags neighboring counties

Grant's 77.0-year life expectancy is the lowest among its region, trailing Goodhue County (78.7 years) by 1.7 years and Houston County (79.6 years) by 2.6 years. The county's 15.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds all nearby counties.

Critical shortage of healthcare providers

Grant County has just 33 primary care providers and 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far below state norms and among the lowest in Minnesota. With 6.2% of residents uninsured, access to care is hampered by both provider scarcity and cost barriers.

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If you're uninsured, don't wait—enrollment is open through December 15th. Visit MNsure.org or call 1-855-366-7873 to find affordable coverage and connect with Grant County's limited provider network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, MN?
Grant County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #66 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 Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 77.0 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Grant County below the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Grant County's health score of 77/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (33:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 16:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Grant County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Grant County?
Grant County's health score of 77/100 is below the Minnesota average of 83/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.