Isanti County Health Data

Isanti County, Minnesota

CDC County Health Rankings

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

Poor / Fair Health

13.8%

State avg 14.8%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

4.8

per 100K residentsCDC: 69.2 per 100K

Dentists

9.5

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

4.8

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 Isanti County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureIsantiState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity32.4%37.0%37.6%4.6 pts better than state
Diabetes8.8%9.3%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure28.0%28.6%33.5%0.6 pts better than state
Depression25.4%25.3%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureIsantiState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.1%15.7%16.3%near state average
Binge Drinking20.5%20.3%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity23.6%24.1%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureIsantiState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup71.1%72.0%74.9%0.9 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)65.2%64.7%57.3%near state average
Mammography (women 50–74)75.3%77.1%73.3%1.8 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureIsantiState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.1%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration31.8%31.5%37.3%near state average

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Isanti County nationally on obesity.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Isanti County Reports Low Poor and Fair Health Rate

Health data brief for Isanti County, Minnesota.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

In Isanti County, 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 78.5 years, which is slightly below the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years but above the national average of 77 years. Provider ratios show 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 208 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Isanti County is 5.8%, falling just below the Minnesota average of 6.0% and well under the national average of 10%. These data points highlight health status and service availability based on state and federal records. Explore state-level data.

Get Care in Isanti County, Minnesota

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Cambridge Medical Center

ER
4/5
(763) 689-7700
701 South Dellwood Avenue, Cambridge, MN 55008
Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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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.