Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.7
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Grant County, Minnesota.
Grant County has 16 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio of 33 per 100,000 is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s life expectancy is 77.0 years, which is shorter than the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and matches the national average of 77 years. About 15.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is close to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. These data points reflect the current health landscape in the county as measured by federal and state surveys. 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.