Isanti County Health Data

Isanti County, Minnesota

Health Score

87/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 78.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

State avg 6.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

69

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

208

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Isanti County, Minnesota

Isanti approaches state average on key health metrics

Isanti residents live to 78.5 years on average, just 0.2 years below Minnesota's 78.7-year state average and 2.1 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 13.8% reporting poor or fair health—in line with national trends—the county shows stable overall health.

Isanti ranks near Minnesota's middle tier

Isanti County's 78.5-year life expectancy places it at the state median among Minnesota's 87 counties, slightly below average. The county's 5.8% uninsured rate is just below the state's 6.0% average, indicating typical insurance coverage rates.

Isanti trails some regional health leaders

Isanti's 78.5-year life expectancy is slightly below Goodhue (78.7 years) and trails Houston (79.6 years) and Hubbard (80.1 years), though it exceeds Grant County (77.0 years). The county's 5.8% uninsured rate is middle-of-the-road for its region.

Moderate providers, strong mental health capacity

Isanti has 69 primary care providers and 208 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering good mental health access but below-average primary care density. With 5.8% uninsured, most residents can access care, though primary care availability may require travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Isanti County, MN?
Isanti County has a health score of 87/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #33 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 Isanti County?
Life expectancy in Isanti County is 78.5 years. The Minnesota state average is 78.7 years, making Isanti County below the state average.
How does Isanti County health compare to the Minnesota average?
Isanti County's health score of 87/100 is above the Minnesota average of 83/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 78.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 6.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Isanti County?
Key health factors for Isanti County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (69:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 208:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Isanti County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 87/100 ("Excellent"), Isanti County is one of the healthier counties in Minnesota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Isanti County healthier than the Minnesota average?
Isanti County's health score of 87/100 exceeds the Minnesota average of 83/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.