Kanabec County Health Data
Kanabec County, Minnesota
Health Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 78.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 6.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
229
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Kanabec's life expectancy lags national average
Kanabec residents live an average of 77.4 years, about 2 years below the U.S. average of 79.3 years. The county's poor or fair health rate stands at 16.0%, slightly above the national average, suggesting residents face higher rates of chronic illness and ongoing health challenges.
Below-average health outcomes within Minnesota
At 77.4 years, Kanabec's life expectancy trails Minnesota's state average of 78.7 years by 1.3 years. The county ranks in the lower half statewide for overall health outcomes, indicating residents experience greater health burdens than most Minnesotans.
Health challenges compared to regional peers
Kanabec's 77.4-year life expectancy falls short of neighboring Kandiyohi County (79.8 years) and Lac qui Parle County (79.3 years), though it exceeds Kittson County (75.8 years) and Koochiching County (76.9 years). The county's 16.0% poor/fair health rate is among the highest in its region.
Moderate insurance coverage, solid primary care
Kanabec's uninsured rate of 6.9% slightly exceeds Minnesota's 6.0% average, meaning roughly 1 in 15 residents lack health coverage. The county has 99 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well above the state median—and 229 mental health providers per 100,000, indicating decent access to both primary and behavioral health services.
Explore your coverage options today
If you're among the 6.9% of uninsured Kanabec residents, now is the time to explore your options. Visit MNsure.org to compare plans, check eligibility for subsidies, and enroll in coverage that fits your family's needs.
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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.