Kanabec County Health Data
Kanabec County, Minnesota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 14.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.0 per 100K
Dentists
36.9
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 Kanabec County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kanabec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 37.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 28.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 25.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kanabec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kanabec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 72.0% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kanabec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.1% | 31.5% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kanabec County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kanabec County Reports Higher Primary Care Access Relative to National Median
Health data brief for Kanabec County, Minnesota.
Kanabec County records 99 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a rate that stands notably higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For context, the county’s mental health provider ratio is 229 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Regarding longevity, life expectancy in Kanabec is 77.4 years, slightly below the Minnesota state average of 78.7 years but just above the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate here is 6.9%, which is higher than the state average of 6.0% but remains lower than the national figure of 10%. Additionally, 16.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These figures represent clinical availability and demographic health outcomes as reported in the latest census and health rankings data. 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.