Itasca County Health Data
Itasca County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
346
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 102.1 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.0
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 Itasca County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Itasca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Itasca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Itasca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.8% | 72.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 77.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Itasca | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.8% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Itasca County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Itasca County Life Expectancy Measures Below State Average
Health data brief for Itasca County, Minnesota.
Itasca County reports a life expectancy of 76.5 years, which is lower than both the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Conversely, the county shows higher provider ratios in some areas; there are 102 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 346 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.0%, matching the state average and falling below the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures provide a baseline of health indicators and clinician availability within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.