Hennepin County Health Data
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Health Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 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
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
610
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin leads in life expectancy and health
Hennepin residents live to 79.5 years on average, 2.8 years above Minnesota's 78.7-year state average and 3.1 years above the national U.S. rate of 76.4 years. Just 12.6% report poor or fair health, placing the county among America's healthiest.
Hennepin ranks at the top statewide
With a life expectancy of 79.5 years, Hennepin County ranks in Minnesota's highest tier for health outcomes, consistently among the top 10 of 87 counties. The county's strong performance reflects robust healthcare infrastructure and high insurance coverage.
Hennepin outperforms neighboring counties
Hennepin's 79.5-year life expectancy exceeds all nearby counties, including Goodhue (78.7 years) and Isanti County (78.5 years), though it trails Hubbard County slightly (80.1 years). The county's 12.6% poor/fair health rate is the best in its region.
Exceptional healthcare infrastructure and access
Hennepin boasts 120 primary care providers and 610 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest provider density in this county cohort and among Minnesota's best. Just 5.2% of residents lack health insurance, supporting widespread access to 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.